Shakespeare's Othello through the ages

Othello is one of Shakespeare's greatest and most popular plays.

But what kind of man did Shakespeare have in mind when he created the Moor of Venice?

Nick Higham examines the history of the play, and how actors down the centuries have performed the part.

(Photo: Three actors who have played Othello Laurence Olivier, Adrian Lester, Paul Robeson
Credit: Getty Images)