"There is no requirement for an equal portion of time to be devoted to each service or to each faith," says the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

Police Scotland said that if the march was not rerouted, officers from across the country would need to be drafted into Glasgow.

Perverse achievement for Hilary Mantel and BBC Drama to make Thomas Cromwell a flawed hero and St Thomas More a scheming villain: Bishop Davies.

Republic of Telly and The Savage Eye criticised for depiction of catholic faith and values.