*not an anachronism because, as we all know, there are no anachronisms in Downton Abbey. She delivered their son to a happy Mr. Bates, though baby Bates name wasnt announced. John Bates has been released from prison. Violet also delighted in learning that Spratt had been writing for Ediths newspaper as an advice columnist. As a result, he apparently has a natural affinity with clocks, saying that he grew up with them and "understands" them. She knows that Thomas is the illegitimate son of OBrien and Lord Grantham and the rightful heir to the house. Thomas believes that he is beaten. While Ellis is visiting his parents, Thomas is approached by a man in the pub named Chris Webster, who brings him to Turton's, an underground gay club. He says that he likes the sun. As time passes, however, Thomas starts looking more and more sickly, spurring several people, including the Dowager Countess, to remark on his ill looking appearance. We decided to cut it this way in the end. He is a very proud man, with a razor-sharp tongue, biting sarcasm and dry humour. Collier believes, in their escalating feud, that O'Brien will always be willing to go one step further and that's what makes her scary. Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, and director Rob Marshall share the tale behind making their underwater musical with a groundbreaking Disney princess. Thomas Barbour (August 19, 1884 - January 8, 1946) was an American herpetologist. Robert Crawley's Dogs | Downton Abbey Wiki | Fandom Can't have you wobbly at both ends. All rights reserved. (modern). Encouraged by his desire to be 'more like other people' and hoping this will make him happier, Thomas begins making a number of phone calls after seeing an ad in a magazine, inquiring about a service called "Choose your own path". He helps with preparations, but delays polishing the silver in case the royal servants have specifications for what will be used; frustrated by his indecision, Mary invites Carson to return as butler and oversee his work. He manipulates her and uses her against Bates, getting her to lie to Carson several times. He arrived at Downton in 1910, indicating in 1920 he had worked there for ten years. In defense of his kissing Jimmy in his sleep, he told Carson after the incident that when one is like him, they must read the signs as best as they can, as no-one dares to speak aloud about it. Thomas defends Jimmy, saying none of this was his fault. It appears that he is much more insecure than he lets on and that behind his distant and unkind mask lies a vulnerable heart. Thomas starts to think that Jimmy has feelings for him. Thomas makes the nasty comment that it's a good thing no one has ever asked her. She was infatuated with him, blatantly smitten, but he only bothers with her to annoy the other footman, William Mason. He appears very loyal and selfless to the people he cares about, although there arent many. ITV has said it wont comment on speculative stories about our programmes, but added that they absolutely do not mind broadcasting countless series of period dramas with endlessly speculative and inconclusive plots (not really, I added that). But after her scheme of seducing and blackmailing of Tom Branson is exposed by Mrs. Hughes, Thomas confronts Edna and they exchange insults. Mr Moseley marries OBrien, with whom he has had a secret, cupboard-based affair for years. Cora scolds him for having known about her past and concealed it. Peter is the son of Bertie Pelham and Lady Edith Crawley, Edith found out she was pregnant shortly before the royal visit at Downton and was initially afraid Bertie would not be around during the baby's birth as King George had asked him to accompany him during an upcoming tour. "The Chronicles of Downton Abbey: A New Era" by Jessica Fellowes, Matthew Sturgis. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. A local man, Molesley, is hired to serve as butler and also as valet to Matthew. It was reported today that series six due to air in the UK in September (series five is currently on PBS in the US) will be the last gasp of the Crawley dynasty. He still believes that Jimmy himself would not be capable of this and that someone has put him up to it. He is a homosexual, and once had an affair with the Duke of Crowborough, while the Crawleys were in London. They spot Lady Mary having secretly spoken to Lord Gillingham. "Initially there was an extra scene that's been removed where maybe the ending wasn't as nice, and it was sort of like, tragical Thomas again," Rob James-Collier tells EW. You have reached your limit of free articles. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. However, it is apparent that Thomas' near-death experience has changed him for the better, as he seems to show self-reproach for what he has done and no signs of the intense despair that he felt before. When Jimmy asks why he was doing this, Thomas says that Jimmy "knows why", implying that he still has feelings for Jimmy. Thus Thomas is given his current position of under-butler. Thomas agrees but is clearly hurt that he won't get to spend as much time with Andy. Thomas instigates Daisy to go on strike over the fact that a new kitchen maid hasn't been hired, but tells her not to say that he put her up to it. Lord Grantham is kind, decent, open-minded in his own cloistered way, and a gentleman through and through. God bless you. Shes alive. To Anna, he confided after hearing of Lady Sybils death that in [his] life, not many have been kind to [him]. Later Alfred is serving a valet for Matthew, and, despite the fact that Thomas hadn't wanted the extra work, he is angry that he wasn't asked to do it. Due to Stowell's rudeness to Tom, Lady Mary asks Baxter to ask Thomas to get Stowell into trouble with Lord Sinderby. It is only in 1924 that it is revealed that Baxter was a friend of his sister when they were growing up. Bates catches him stealing wine and threatens to tell Mr Carson, unless Thomas stops insulting William.