If youre going to kiss a man, let it be a beautiful man like Ed Speleers.

- Rob James-Collier

I'm proud of the fact that Downton Abbey was born in a recession, at a time when ITV had dropped a lot of drama programmes. And I know that because I…

- Rob James-Collier

I'm a working class lad.

- Rob James-Collier

I just want to say thank you to everyone who watched and tuned in and loved my evil gayness.

- Rob James-Collier

It's hard being gay in Edwardian times.

- Rob James-Collier

My girlfriend is a great support, and I've got a big circle of mates who keep my feet on the ground.

- Rob James-Collier

It's not just modern-day society that is liberal.

- Rob James-Collier

I’m quite flirtatious with anyone. Some people, because I’m playing a gay character, get quite nervous. And I have to reassure them. I’m like, ‘I’m n…

- Rob James-Collier

Because youve done the horrible jobs, it gives you an even grittier determination to succeed.

- Rob James-Collier