The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

Duration: 21'13''

Synopsis

Othello defends his marriage to Desdemona before the Duke; Iago plots against Cassio.

Further Information

Othello: Act 1 Scene 3 - Scene comparison

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

18'15''

Othello defends his marriage to Desdemona before the Duke; Iago plots against Cassio.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

21'13''

Othello defends his marriage to Desdemona before the Duke; Iago plots against Cassio.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

23'47''

Othello defends his marriage to Desdemona before the Duke; Iago plots against Cassio.

Othello (1955) | Act 1 Scene 3

Othello (1955) | Act 1 Scene 3

17'50''

Othello defends his marriage to Desdemona before the Duke; Iago plots against Cassio.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

18'15''

Othello defends his marriage to Desdemona before the Duke; Iago plots against Cassio.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

21'13''

Othello defends his marriage to Desdemona before the Duke; Iago plots against Cassio.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

23'47''

Othello defends his marriage to Desdemona before the Duke; Iago plots against Cassio.

Othello (1955) | Act 1 Scene 3

Othello (1955) | Act 1 Scene 3

17'50''

Othello defends his marriage to Desdemona before the Duke; Iago plots against Cassio.

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The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello

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The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

8'43''

Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello and they wake Brabantio to accuse Othello.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 2

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 2

4'56''

Iago warns Othello of Brabantio’s anger; Brabantio confronts Othello.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

21'13''

Othello defends his marriage to Desdemona before the Duke; Iago plots against Cassio.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 2 Scene 1

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 2 Scene 1

15'05''

Othello, Desdemona, Iago, and others arrive in Cyprus; Iago begins to plant seeds of jealousy.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 2 Scene 3

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 2 Scene 3

21'45''

Iago gets Cassio drunk, leading to a fight; Othello demotes Cassio.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 3 Scene 1

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 3 Scene 1

1'06''

Cassio asks Emilia to help him regain Othello’s favour through Desdemona.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 3 Scene 3

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 3 Scene 3

31'34''

Iago plants suspicion in Othello’s mind about Desdemona’s fidelity; Othello demands proof.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 3 Scene 4

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 3 Scene 4

11'16''

Desdemona worries about Cassio; Othello asks for the handkerchief, increasing tension.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 4 Scene 1

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 4 Scene 1

15'34''

Iago manipulates a conversation so Othello believes Cassio mocks him about Desdemona.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 4 Scene 2

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 4 Scene 2

16'27''

Othello accuses Desdemona of infidelity; she is distraught.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

11'23''

Desdemona prepares for bed, singing the Willow Song; Emilia discusses marriage.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

8'38''

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 5 Scene 2

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 5 Scene 2

33'15''

Othello smothers Desdemona; Iago’s plot is revealed; Othello kills himself.

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The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 2

Iago warns Othello of Brabantio’s anger; Brabantio confronts Othello.

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The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.