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The writer behind one of British television's best loved dramas, House of Cards, has revealed he is working on a 'major project' with the creator of Danish political drama Borgen. Author Michael Dobbs, whose political thriller was adapted into a BBC television series and recently an American version starring Kevin Spacey, said the collaboration is expected to hit BBC screens in 2014. The Conservative peer said the project had 'a pretty good pedigree' and would star a 'strong female lead', the Telegraph reports. House Of Cards, starring Ian Richardson as Francis Urquhart, was one of British television's best loved dramas. Now author Lord Michael Dobbs has revealed he is working on a 'major project' with the creator of Danish political drama Borgen Author Michael Dobbs, whose political thriller was adapted into a BBC television series and recently an American version starring Kevin Spacey, said the collaboration is expected to hit BBC scre

Authorities say an oxygen tank in the back of a truck exploded when the truck caught fire near the entrance of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge in Manhattan. Fire officials say it happened just before 7 pm Sunday on the Queens-bound lower level entrance to the bridge. There were no reports of injuries and the fire was extinguished. Scroll down for video Explosion: A truck burns after authorities say an oxygen tank in the back exploded near the entrance of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge in New York, Sunday, April 7, 2013 Neighbor Jim Holtje said the explosion startled him out of his chair. The 47-year-old said it ‘sounded like a giant thunder clap, but twice as loud.’ Authorities say the truck was carrying several tanks, including two oxygen tanks, one of which exploded when the truck's engine caught fire. Both directions on the bridge have been closed to traffic. Fighting flames: Firefighters battle the blaze after authorities said the oxygen tank exploded

Phil Mickelson has won three green jackets, and he was the one asking all the questions on Sunday during a practice round at the Masters. In his group was Augusta National's newest member — former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. 'Awesome,' Mickelson said after playing 18 holes with his agent and Augusta members Rice and Lee Styslinger. 'She's one of my favorite people to be around. She's so knowledgeable and interesting to talk to. I always learn so much. When I saw she became a member, one of the first things I did was schedule a game close to Masters time. The fact she's here, we were able to work it out. It was really cool.' New member: Condoleezza Rice, right, former Secretary of State and new Augusta National member, laughs on the practice range with members Dave Dorman, left, and Pat Battle, center, Sunday, April 7, 2013 Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore made history in August when they became the first women invited to join t

North Korea is continuing to stoke tensions with a fourth nuclear missile test, which comes as the regime may be looking to carry out war on a different battlefield - the internet. South Korea's point man on North Korea, Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl-jae, told a parliamentary committee today that 'there is such an indication' that the country is preparing to launch another test missile, according to two ministry officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. Ryoo was answering a lawmaker's question about increased personnel and vehicle activities at the North's nuclear test site. Provocative act: North Korea is said to be preparing a fourth nuclear missile test, a new incendiary action amid tensions with South Korea and the U.S. Ministry officials cite Ryoo as telling the lawmakers he wouldn't provide further details because they involve confidential intelligence affairs. South Korean defense officials previously said the North completed preparations for a

Somewhere high above the Atlantic, I caved in. It wasn’t so much the fact my daughter, Flo, then one, had been screaming since take-off three hours earlier. Or even that, crammed into my economy-class seat with this bawling bundle, I had yet to pour myself the calming snifter I yearned for, open a miniature packet of pretzels or even go to the loo. I was held hostage to the relentless, nerve-jangling wailing of my inconsolable infant. And so were the other 300 passengers. It was the looks of hatred on their faces — glares saying: ‘Can’t you do something about that dreadful noise, you ineffectual mother?’ — that made me reach, in desperation, for the bottle in my handbag. One spoonful of a sedating medicine was all it took to knock out Flo. She slept for hours, blissfully drugged It wasn’t vodka. This was something that held the promise of a few hours of peace; the chance to eat dinner without having the contents thrown around. It was what was going to save me from a lynching at 37,

Ever wanted to master that polished ballerina-inspired bun, using a doughnut hair sponge? Here, FEMAIL shares a how-to guide with step-by-step pictures. The ballerina topknot hasn't been out of fashion since it appeared on 2010's catwalks. This year's look is more professional but easy to achieve with a doughnut ring (£4.67, Boots), hairbands and pins Step one: Brush your hair (and straighten if frizzy). Using a hairband, secure it in a high ponytail Pull your ponytail high and slide a doughnut over it till it sits flat against your skull. Lean forward and spread the ponytail evenly around the doughnut so it is hidden. With very long locks, you may need to tuck some hair under it Step three: Put another hairband, over the doughnut, sliding it underneath to hold your hair in place For a sparkling office look, keep make-up sleek and eyebrows groomed

When the Duchess of Cambridge changes her image, so must the women who make a living out of being her lookalike. As the Duchess’s new fringe was unveiled (estimated cost £250), we joined 32-year-old Heidi Agan, who’s appeared as Kate on American TV and at Olympic events, as she booked into Jo Hansford’s London salon to get Kate’s new look. India Sturgis reveals how to recreate that new style in five steps. Fringe benefit? Kate Middleton lookalike Heidi Agan before she went to the salon (left) to replicate the Duchess of Cambridge's new hairstyle (right with the new 'do) 1. REACH FOR THE VEG Kate’s morphed from soft, light-tinged auburn tones to a sleeker, chocolatey brown. To get a similar tone, senior colourist Evie Perkins used a semi-permanent vegetable colour in a rich dark brown. Vegetable colours don’t contain peroxide, so dry out the hair less, keeping it in better condition. The dye is carefully brushed through shampooed and towel-dried hair from roots to tips