It was a hoax

I am delighted that this is the case. Congratulations must go to the dutch for pulling it off. It certainly has raised the profile of the donor crisis, particularly in the Netherlands but applicable here too. It is always impressive when a stunt like this is pulled and the media really go for it. I hope that it has achieved its aims and more people are aware of the shortage.

I was slightly disappointed in the Dutch when I first heard about the show originally. I have a lot of admiration for their politics (generally) and was quite taken aback by the prospect of the show. I am very pleased that their liberalism has not extended to the auctioning off of body parts but instead has lead them to opening up the debate on organ donation.