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The first Downton Abbey film gave us Thomas Barrow, played by Rob James-Collier, a gay butler whose sexuality was explored throughout the film by way of a short-lived romance with the king’s royal dresser. However, in Downton Abbey: A New Era, currently playing in theatres, Thomas Barrow’s story gets more of a spotlight and his experiences as a gay man are presented under a warmer more optimistic light, with bright hope for his future. For LGBTQI fans of both the show and western television, the introduction of this storyline back in 2010 was a milestone moment. Thomas Barrow is an openly gay character played by an openly gay actor; while in this moment in time this alone may not be much to celebrate, in 2010 this was relatively rare in Hollywood, considering shows like Will & Grace were the height of mainstream gay representation, with straight actors playing the lead roles. At this time streaming services which have now majorly streamlined production and allowed more marginalised stories to be told, were also not yet around. Thomas Barrow.

Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet with new episodes airing every Tuesday.The new series of The Yorkshire Vet turns viewers' attention to the new generation of surgeons.As Peter settles into his new role, he has reflected on how far the industry has come.He said: "Leaving Skeldale Veterinary Centre in Thirsk after 40 years, initially working as a veterinary assistant to James Herriot and for the last 20 years as senior partner, I am now working part-time at Grace Lane Veterinary Practice in Kirkbymoorside, a beautiful market town."My daily routine is very similar though, and I like the fact that I have retained some of the longstanding clients who have appeared on The Yorkshire Vet over the last seven years and have also been introduced to many new ones."I think it’s obvious to viewers that the warmth, humour and resilience of Yorkshire people, particularly farmers, still shines through", he added to The Yorkshire Post.Peter previously spoke to Express.co.uk about the difficult decision to leave Skeldale and the progress he made because of the opportunity.He said: "I was there from being the new boy and then I gradually became (a) partner."I then became a senior partner. I ran the practice for almost 20 years, and I have lots of happy memories of working there."But, at the same time, I am what is called a mixed practitioner.

Mel B has paid gushing praise to her "sister" Victoria Beckham after a surprise reunion of the group that transformed pop music in the Nineties. Mel B was speaking in an Instagram post after the singer received her MBE from Prince William at Buckingham Palace.

Ayrshire golfers swung into action and held a fundraising drive to boost the coffers at a local charity.

If Oldham’s final game of the League Two season on Saturday wasn’t set to be emotionally-charged enough, the club’s decision to impose ‘strong measures’ against supporters planning to attend the game will certainly increase the tension between the club and its fans.

Will Smith will be back in the public eye when he sits down for an interview with David Letterman later this month.The 53-year-old King Richard star will be making his most high-profile appearance since he slapped Chris Rock on stage on March 27 at the Academy Awards ceremony when he appears with Letterman on his Netflix series My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on May 20.However, fans hoping to hear the actor delve into the shocking moment will be disappointed, as Smith and Letterman, 75, taped their interview earlier in the year, prior the Oscars. In the spotlight again: Will Smith, 53, will appear on David Letterman's Netflix series My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on May 20, marking his most high-profile appearance since his Oscars slap; seen at the Oscars on March 27 in HollywoodSmith is among a stacked group of interviewees for Letterman, including Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Ryan Reynolds, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Kevin Durant.The Gemini Man star appeared to have filmed his interview back in January, when he was spotted chatting with Letterman byCarney's Hot Dogs in West Hollywood.

Airdrie star Dylan Easton has issued a rallying war-cry to supporters, warned Montrose will face a very different Diamonds side from Tuesday, and their Championship play-off semi-final is only at half-time.

Disney Plus has rounded out the cast of its upcoming series Percy Jackson and the Olympians.Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri have been added in the roles of Annabeth and Grover, Variety reported.The Disney Plus series will be based on author Rick Riordan's fantasy novel series, with production getting under way this summer. Full cast: Leah Sava Jeffries (left) and Aryan Simhadri (right) have been cast in the series Percy Jackson and the Olympians (starring Walker Scobell - center)The two child actors joinWalker Scobell as he takes on the titular role of Percy,a 12-year-old boy who is just starting to come to grips with the superhuman powers he possesses.The book series written by Rick Riordan was picked up by the streaming platform back in January.

East Kilbride boss Kevin Rutkiewicz expects goalkeeper Conor Brennan to remain focused for their Lowland League Cup semi-final against Broomhill today, ahead of his move to Stenhousemuir.

monkey has baffled scientists, after the apparent cross breed was spotted in a Borneo rainforest. The monkey, spotted near the Kinabatangan River in Malaysian Borneo, appears to be a combination of two different species that are actually competing for forest space, a new study states.The "mystery monkey" was initially spotted in 2017 and pictures began circulating online of the specimen but coronavirus blocked researchers from getting up close and personal.Instead, they analysed the 2017 images and newer ones from 2020, that show the then-juvenile has developed into a fully formed female and even has a child of her own.

weather will continue throughout the weekend across many parts of the UK, according to forecasts.Pleasant temperature high in the upper teens and low twenties have been predicted by both BBC Weather and the Met Office, with this warm spell expected to last into next week.It comes after St James's Park in London saw the mercury rise to 23.3C on Friday (May 6), almost matching 2022's current record of 23.4C.Some light showers could however spoil the fun for some in the south and south-eat of England on Saturday (May 7), with the Met Office forecast reading: "Early low cloud and drizzle across SE England slowly giving way to brighter skies but also a few showers. Elsewhere, most parts dry with warm sunny spells and light winds.

Osaka wrote an article for Time magazine, where she detailed her struggles and why she felt the decision was the correct one for her at the time. Gaining substantial criticism for not attending press conferences, Osaka spoke out, saying that the press-conference format was "out of date" and in need of a total refresh. At the time she said: "I communicated that I wanted to skip press conferences at Roland Garros to exercise self-care and preservation of my mental health.

Phoebe Bridgers has pledged a portion of proceeds from her upcoming North American tour to an abortion charity.The singer-songwriter announced her decision on social media earlier today (May 6), a week before the tour kicks off in Las Vegas.The move follows the leak of an initial draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito that suggested the US Supreme Court is prepared to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBoseput on a sensational display in acurve-hugging white gown with a sexy cutout across the midriff andsilver beading around the neck to the33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards.As she arrived to the star-studded ceremonyat the New York Hilton Midtown, located in the heart of Manhattan, the West Side Story star oozed confidence as sheflashed her incredibly toned legs and silver pumps.Her glamorous makeup look consisted of aberry-toned lip gloss, black liquid eyeliner, a sultry smoky eyeshadow and blush for a healthy glow less than two months after making history as the first Afro Latina and first openly queer woman of color to win an Academy Award for acting. Looking good! Ariana DeBose put on a sensational display as she led the glamour in a curve-hugging white gown with a sexy cutout across the midriff and silver beading around the neck to the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media AwardsTheHamilton actress, who was recently announced to be hosting the 75th Annual Tony Awards next month, wore her dark black tresses in a straight pixie bob with layered bangs.

Alyssa Milano shined brightly as she led the stars in attendance at Sundance'sP3P Presents An Old Hollywood Inspired Mother's Day Charity Event on Friday.The actress, 49, stunned in a bright green dress with puffed sleeves and ruched waist as she posed for photographs on the event's red carpet.Milano strutted her stuff in a pair of palepink heels and toted her essentials in a pale yellow handbag. Grand entrance:Alyssa Milano shined brightly as she led the stars in attendance at Sundance's P3P Presents An Old Hollywood Inspired Mother's Day Charity Event on FridayThe Who's the Boss? star styled her light brown hair in soft waves that framed her face.

The first half of the 33rd GLAAD Media Awards showcased 16 of the 30 categories at last month's ceremony in Los Angeles.The remaining 14 awards were handed out during the the final ceremony on Friday, which was held atthe New York Hilton Midtown in New York City.And actressDove Cameron was among the stars in attendance who showed off their fashion prowess on the red carpet ahead of the festivities.The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community and the issues that affect their lives, according to the organization's website. Unique: Dove Cameron was among the stars in attendance who showed off their fashion prowess on the red carpet during the33rd GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on FridayWanting to leave a lasting impression, Cameron stepped in front of photographers in a bizarre pink and white ruffled skirt.The skirt was styled with a black bandeau top that helped showcase her toned midriff.

Fred Savage has been removed from his roles as executive producer and director of ABC's revived The Wonder Years, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.The45-year-old actor's firing comes amid 'three separate allegations' of inappropriate conduct, which were 'investigated' and led to his dismissal.'Recently, we were made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Fred Savage, and as is policy, an investigation was launched,' the producer of Wonder Years 20th Television said in a statement.

Gwen Stefani turned heads in a neon yellow Vera Wang bralette and billowing skirt as well as a gorgeous palette of makeup when she walked the red carpet at the 2022 Met Gala on Monday.And on Friday, the 52-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes clip for Vogue, in which she revealed that she did her own makeup for the lavish affair with products from her makeup line GXVE Beauty.'yeaaa so i had to do my own makeup for the #MetGala with @vogue @voguemagazine !!!! obvi used @gxvebeauty,' Gwen wrote in the captionof her post. Stunning:Gwen Stefani turned heads in a neon yellow Vera Wang bralette and billowing skirt as well as a gorgeous palette of makeup when she walked the red carpet at the 2022 Met Gala on Monday DIY:And on Friday, the 52-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes clip for Vogue, in which she revealed that she did her own makeup for the lavish affair with products from her makeup line GXVE Beauty.As the video opened, the Hollaback Girl hitmaker was seen in a red and white kimono as she sat in front of a mirror.

Blac Chyna is now reportedly under criminal investigation for battery just days after losing her $108million defamation lawsuit against the Kardashian-Jenner family.According to TMZ, the alleged female victim,Sequoya King, claims that Chyna 'damaged her phone and kicked her in the stomach' during a physical altercation at a bar in Los Angles early Friday morning.LAPD sources told the outlet that Chyna is currently being named as a suspect and the battery claims are being investigated by law enforcement. Suspect:Blac Chyna is now reportedly under criminal investigation for battery just days after losing her $108million defamation lawsuit against the Kardashian-Jenner family.

Discovery CEO David Zaslav is gathering some friends and celebrities this weekend to raise more than $1 million in a virtual charity poker tournament for the Mount Sinai COVID-19 Response Fund. Zaslav is a Mount Sinai board member, and 100 percent of the proceeds of the event will support front-line health care workers.

By Nellie Andreeva