The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

Duration: 11'23''

Synopsis

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

Further Information

Othello: Act 4 Scene 3 - Scene comparison

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

8'04''

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

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.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

10'25''

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

Othello (1955) | Act 4 Scene 3

Othello (1955) | Act 4 Scene 3

5'51''

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

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

8'04''

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

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.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

10'25''

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

Othello (1955) | Act 4 Scene 3

Othello (1955) | Act 4 Scene 3

5'51''

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

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

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The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

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

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