It is the early 20th century. Thomas is an under-butler at Downton Abbey, under Lord and Lady Grantham. His snarky personality means he doesn’t get on with many people, and clashes with many peoples personality. Thomas is also a homosexual man in the early 20th century, which gets him into trouble simply for being who he is. He was a soldier in ‘the great war’ but got himself sent home after a hand injury, not able to cope with his duties. Life has never been easy for Thomas. Is from Yorkshire.