Encore: Don't Ask, Don't Tell at Downton Abbey

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English - March 29, 2018 11:30 - 4 minutes - 5.98 MB - ★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
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*Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Season Six of *Downton Abbey.

Ever since Downton Abbey began, we've watched Thomas Barrow try—and fail—to find his place downstairs—in part because of his sexuality. Now, in the wake of his heartbreaking suicide attempt, we asked Downton's historian, Alastair Bruce, to explain the historical context of Thomas' struggle.