But hopes of a remarkable turnaround were thwarted by the Danish women's pair, who are European champions.

BBC: England sixth after loss to Danes

Charismatic Kenyan director, Wanuri Kahiu, enters sci-fi territory for the first time with "Pumzi, " and Oscar-nominated Danish director Susanne Bier gives a movie masterclass that includes advice on how women can balance childcare with a career as a director.

CNN: March on The Screening Room

They then looked at Danish health registers up until the end of 1998 to look at how many of the men and women had cardiovascular problems, and up to 2001 to see how many had died.

BBC: Curvier women 'will live longer'