Rob James-Collier and Allen Leech: Downton Abbey - Meet the Cast

[@sabinalavric3050]

Definitely didn't expect Rob to be so charming and hilarious.

[@horselandtoday]

OMG it's so funny how Rob is the most out going in real life and in the show he's the complete opposite. I love him so much

[@normiegyal4552]

Rob James COLLIER is an amazing actor! he portrays Thomas AMAZINGLY. I love Thomas to death and I doubt I would if anyone else portrayed him!

[@krismilko]

I would love to see these two on The Graham Norton Show!

[@Fcutdlady]

Add in Jim Carter who plays Carson and it would be so cool. He's nothing like Carson in real life

[@rizzypizzy]

They've got amazing chemistry!

[@RobertOrwellSandman]

Agree ;)

[@elisa680]

This was the best interview eveeeeer,both of them are amazing but omg Rob,he is beautiful, witty, hilarous and he is carrying the interview and i must say he has such beautiful tender hands.

[@rentaghostokish5628]

Rob looks like he would be a great laugh on a night out!

[@demeko96]

Rob looks just so thrilled and happy to be here haha he's the cutest

[@JennyYogi]

rob is sooo funny. love him!

[@chaerisarang]

Omg, I've never seen an interview with Rob until today. He is hilarious!

[@Desireecato]

Rob was so right with why Downton Abbey is popular in America! We are so fascinated with the history and that period and the romance!!!

[@carriemereenpeaches]

Just love these guys. They are so cute and funny. Downton Abbey is a breath of fresh air. We love it here in America. Great job !!!

[@Butterfliy21]

I was there at the Apple store last year. It was FANTASTIC, those two are just adorably down to earth and very funny! At the end we got an autograph, sadly Rob had to dash off, but Allen was a gem, he even let me take a snap kissing his cheek! *Squeals* The week before was Hugh Bonneville and Joanne Froggatt, I also caught a t-shirt Hugh threw into the audience, FREE BATES! Hugh is just amazing in person. :D

[@76juno]

Listening to Rob James-Collier makes me want to have a Manchester accent!

[@ShiaGirl18]

This is interview was great! I had to watch it again. Rob is hilarious!

[@globalman]

Ps, when he calls them sex symbols it is delightful because they are so natural and modest. They are totally down to earth and not full of themselves like so many hollywood actors are. During a long lifetime I have seen hundreds of interviews, tele and in person and I HAVE NEVER ENJOYED ONE AS MUCH AS THIS. The audience and interviewer are splendid as well.

[@GirlyGirl2107]

Best interview, EVER !

[@angelicone181]

Haven't laughed so much in a long time!!! These two are hilarious together!!!

[@kinsleygreer]

Happy Birthday to Rob!

[@lilybethbaah5274]

They are adorable!! 4:27, I have no words.

[@mimmar3891]

I so agree!!! Love love love Rob and Allen! A Thomas/Branson relationship in series 4 would be amazing, but that doesn't seem too likely. :)

[@laurabird1]

This is why I love the acting. Thomas may be such a bitch, and when you see this, you find out Rob is amazingly lovely.

[@mursalinmosaddeque8999]

Yeah

[@globalman]

Yes it is striking but also shows what a brilliant actor he is. His good looks really are less noticeable in his character as Barrows because one gets lost in his role. Both lads are fine actors but Rob's character is very difficult and complex. Only in hindsight one realises this. Through all the seasons he shows a myriad of personality traits and emotions. There were times I really hated him but here he is totally loveable and charming.

[@vinisavin97]

you know.. i HATED thomas before seeing rob james-collier in an interview. But.. good heavens! he's so charming, so funny, so handsome! I fell in love (with the actor, of course) The thing is that I don't want Thomas to die or anything else that would put him out of the show because it would take Rob away too :'/ no matter how much mess thomas is making the show, i'm thinking more of how much fun rob and allen and all the other actors are having behind the scenes x) i think i'm even beginning to understand thomas' situation and etc (credits to mr. collier) and allen.. well, there's no need to say he's a cutie with one of the funniest laughs on earth, right? i love branson (after sybil, he's my favourit character in Downton Abbey) and i love him. But i prefer to see him laugh with rob, it makes everything so much funnier!

[@addydodd5724]

Robs hair looks sooo soft. What a cutie

[@gwtw99]

Branson is my favourite character !!

[@nessagirl1911]

I get the impression that Allen is a lot more relaxed than Rob. Rob is fidgeting and babbling the whole time, very adorable and so different from Thomas' cool and composed behaviour. Allen and Rob are such amazing actors, I hope they'll have lots more scenes together.

[@zuggygaming2536]

Rob and Allen are most certanely the hottests starts of Downton Abbey. And they're so fun and entreteining!

[@XxxSybilCullenXxx]

Allen and Rob are like a comedian Duo which they are so funny

[@ttwilightanime]

i love how he says at 14:01 "cuz im such a sex symbol" lol love rob!

[@JoshinSGV]

Rob James-Collier is hillarious!!! Totally different than his character. I wouldn't mind some Barrow on Branson action. Yummy!

[@DanniODonn]

i love them both!! such genuinely funny guys!

[@tzn17]

These guys are just great! Funny, nice, down to earth AND handsome ;)

[@heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy924]

I love them so much!!!!

[@alicem4663]

Rob is so perfect!!!!!

[@globalman]

These two are an interviewers dream. It is hardly any work as they are two wonderful communicators. They are spontaneous with quick intellects and great humour. What is so remarkable aside from good looks which don't last forever and their fine talent as actors is what wonderful personalities they have and how comfortable they are with themselves and each other. 50 years ago just their sexual innuendo and banter would have not been tolerated in the UK as it still would not be accepted in the usa media. They are a role model for young males everywhere that it is ok to have a close male friendship and express emotions, feelings and have sincere body contact without it being overtly sexual. They can be as they are because they are comfortable with who they are themselves as males and with their own sexuality. They don't concern themselves with what people think because it is not important. They know themselves and feel good about who they are. A real couple could only wish to have the connection and rapport that they have with each other, whether 2 men, 2 women or a man and woman. I've seen several of their interviews and they are always different and the same. They communicate well together and obviously the fact that one is from Ireland and one from Manchester plays no role although there is a BIG cultural difference. Personally I think they are great and I love their accents. For a certain class in England, even today their accents are not "right sort", an expression and English Lady aristo once remarked to me which I did not outwardly react to but inwardly detested. I do not classify people like that but there is still a certain population in England that does. Rock on Allen and Rob. Wish you both long, healthy and prosperous lives and continued good friendship. Thank you many times for sharing this video which is not only entertaining but inspiring. cheers

[@Dasha_daisy]

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[@reemalellawi3341]

I Love Allen he is my favorite actor

[@phtevlin]

I always thought the two "Thomas's" would make a great couple.

[@globalman]

One has the feeling that Rob and Allen have been changed by their characters. Especially Rob's as he has studied the history behind his character as homosexual in Edwardian England and war veteran of that terrible 14/18 war. To not see the action as cowardice but courageous was enlightening for me as well. His explanation was brilliant. Thank you Rob. Which Apple Store was this interview in? In the original more free youtube 10 years ago there was a rating system which I miss. I would give this a 10+

[@claudine1928]

They are hilarious!

[@mayagold10]

when rob talks about why it's successful in america he's got a point, stereotypes are powerful

[@trueromancat7978]

"...because you're so amazing";) He really is. Especially since Stevens has left.

[@Luiseut59]

4:27 not a problem at all!!!!!!!!! Gosh, I love their bromance!!!!

[@TheGirlgamer3]

They are so cute!!! And very, very funny!

[@JuciyFan95]

They are to perfect for words I just

[@marybarton2011]

Rob wife must be beaming. What a catch!

[@mimmar3891]

I would have started screaming at 4:27 if I'd been there! Too cute for words! And I have to completely agree with the moderator that they're the two hottest stars on Downton, forget Matthew! I absolutely adore their "bromance" and how hilarious they both are, and they seem like genuinely nice people.

[@rileyfreemyer1334]

"Are you saying I've got boobs?" Lol :)

[@alraTan]

Forgive me if I say that Rob is WAY better looking than his character Thomas :))) What whith his stubble, his hairstyle, and most of all his lively manners, flying hands and bright eyes and infectious lauhgter... I really didn't need another infatuation in my life, dudes, but now I can't help it :))))) Yeah, and this two together is total win )))

[@SirDalTexDave]

Glad to have seen this, because his character gets on my nerves. In real life he is funny.

[@shirokisasaki3233]

wow,these two men are so cute in real life...i wouldn't mind dating either one of them

[@MickeyLu11]

I am really sorry, but Allen Leech looks like Niall Horan 11 years in the future.

[@LouLou-re7xt]

+Louise Brooks I agree ! I think that too ! :O

[@XxM00nSHADExX]

They cut out the part when he broke his chair!

[@Loveydovey199]

4:27 no words can describe.

[@P46169]

What Rob was saying about holding his hand up in the trenches was interesting, it was brave cos he could have lost more than his hand, maybe a whole arm then he would not be able to work at all.

[@cadamy4]

I do wish that somebody had asked this question to Rob: Do you think Thomas would lighten up if he found somebody who loved him and he could love? I'd like to know that..

[@norareimann8785]

22:24 hahaha best face Allen !!

[@thePowerofAnonymity]

25.50 I think I died, just a little bit

[@Hannari-xt6nr]

Ronb said that people imagine that he is a millionaire, but he actually has a 4 million pounds net worth, and i doubt very much he flies economy, when they are invited to the met ball etc, at 50 000 dollars a seat. Now don't get me wrong i adore him but he is a million aire:

[@horselandtoday]

There needs to be a gay. Spin off of these two hotties! They are everything ahh

[@69dameon]

Absolutely, couldn't agree more. Love to see the two of them on the bonnet of one of the old cars.

[@RobertOrwellSandman]

Are they dating? I'm a huge fan of Downton Abbey and I'm wondering whether they're or not a couple in real life.

[@pachnacykwiatuszek]

No, they're not acouple, they're just good friends. Rob is not gay. In an interview (look up "Joanne Froggatt & Rob James Collier" Jonathan Ross Show Series 5 Ep 4 2 November 201 3 Part 2/5" on youtube) he says he's in a relationship with some girl for 9 years and her family's putting pressure on him. It's quite cute actually.

[@RobertOrwellSandman]

Pachnący Kwiatuszek It's a huge pity, 'cause they are so cute together. I mean it, they'd be a beautiful couple. But, ok, if they aren't gay, they aren't gay and we cannot change no one's nature.

[@keyboardqueen98]

They cut out Allen Leech's awesome laugh! How dare they.

[@m.a.3322]

6:00

[@catherinereilly5833]

2 incredibly handsome men wat more could ya want lol

[@flashandoutbreak]

I ship it so much. Can you ship in real life?

[@shainal.joseph5374]

Wow Rob is hilarious, so different from Tom

[@sukicleo]

Yeah but he would prob say no because it would have to be a forbidden love & kept secret.....I mean obv all the house know but it only takes one outsider to hear that he has found "love" with another man and he would be thrown in jail.....!

[@mimmar3891]

I really don't care what their sexuality is. My point is that for Rob James-Collier to have been in a long-term relationship LONG BEFORE he ever became remotely famous, in this day and age, means it's unlikely he's gay. John Travolta got married after he became famous so that's a very different thing, not to mention popular opinion has changed a lot since then. If Rob's gay, great; doesn't change that I find him hot. But you're being silly.What do you have to go on besides them goofing around?

[@wangatang2000]

julian fellows, stephen moffat....dang you british screenwriters.

[@JeffFreemanPresents]

When you do a love scene and she gets pregnant, that's Equity's problem, I say.

[@mimmar3891]

Dylan, back then it was career suicide to come out. Not particularly true anymore, and you need to remember that Rob James-Collier had a longtime girlfriend and baby son before he ever became well-known through Downton. He never thought he would become so famous and it's highly unlikely that he would have begun a sham relationship just in case he ever got more well known. You assume he's gay because he plays a gay character and likes ot kid around? I know tons of straight guys who joke like that

[@mimmar3891]

Wow, thank you for enlightening me that actors aren't actually who they portray! I never knew that! Geez. Again, I don't care a bit if they are gay; in fact, I would be happy. But now you're saying Allen Leech is a queen? Where on earth do you get that? By the way, I do agree that for someone like Tom Cruise to come out, even today, could damage his career. But as you say, these guys aren't nearly so famous, so why the need to be closeted?

[@yodel1300]

Geez, let Allen get a word in edgeways Rob