A Dutch television show is been criticised for offering a terminally ill woman's kidneys as a prize.
De Grote Donorshow (The Big Donor show) is a "reality television" programme from Big Brother creators Endemol, which will be broadcast in the Netherlands from tonight.
The 37-year-old woman, identified only as Lisa, will interview panelists and their families and friends in order to decide which contestant will receive her kidneys when she passes away. Viewers will also be able to send in their advice by text messages during the 80-minute show.
Political parties have called for the show to be dropped because it is "unethical" and "wretched," but broadcaster BNN said it would go ahead to highlight the difficulties of searching for kidney donors.
Outcry over TV kidney competition
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