Sir,
Ah the Dutch, liberal shocktroopers of our freedoms, ever ready to push the boundaries of freedom, no matter what the circumstances.
A worthy cause indeed, but I have to admit that I was more in shock, but I do hope that I will remember the reason and not this crazy act.

SC, London, United Kingdom

The fact that everyone all over the world is talking about it proves that it worked! They were talking about it before, and they are talking about it now. It's the brilliance of it, kidney transplants is receiving major attention from politicians to ordinary people. People may not agree with the show, whether it's a hoax or not but that's not the point. They are TALKING about it, that's what they have achieved.

Alex, Stevenage, UK

Brilliant!!! My sincere compliments to the Dutch producers! Now they've reached what they wanted. International publicity for organdonation. Is it possible to broadcast the show on the UK television?

Elmer, Oxford, UK

TimesOnline, did Mr. Statham respond before or after it was revealed we are dealing with a hoax?
I certainly hope it was before. If not, then he is a pathetic little man with no interest in actual facts who should really start thinking whether he is the right person to represent 20,000 UK patients.

As for the show; whether you are disgusted by it or not, you have to admit that is was a success. Look at the result: All over the world people are talking about organ donation.

By the way, did you know that in the time you read this article and my response, you could have filled out a form and be a donor by know?

Marc, Zeist, NL

Maybe it's also a good idea to tell this.
Bart de graaf ,the founderer of BNN suffered a kidney disease for over almost 30 years.
He died 5 years ago.( wendy already mentioned it )
That was a reason for BNN to get attention to get more donors in the netherlands.
And because of all the publicity about the show inside the netherlands and other countrys...They succeeded to get attention!!
Ever seen Bart doing his TV programms?
He never was to shy to shock others!!!
Dutch Governement only shouts out loud when a programm like this will be broadcasted.
I hope they will shout out loud next time to convince people to carry a donorcard.

lizzy, Eindhoven, Netherlands

What suprised me in the foreign press that there was no research done in the background of BNN and the presenter Patrick Lodiers. Lodiers is widely appreciated for making human interest programs. The above discussion is more about Endemol than the issue of donors. The dutch government has done nothing in the last years to get more donors, this programm was necassery to wake them up.

Frits, Dordrecht, Netherlands

"The hoax divided opinion in the Netherlands . . ."
Not really true. On the website of the Telegraaf newspaper, for example, there are over 500 comments in so far, and they are overwhelmingly positive about the programme.

Bart, Rotterdam,

The reactions show the hypocrisy of many, many people. I've got a healthy body, and I know my organs could be used to save several people, so I carry a donor card with me. I hope my death, whenever it comes, will be a lifesaver for some people.

When I talk to other people, they admit to never have thought about becoming a donor, not wanting to think about it al , not knowing how to become a donor and not wanting to know it. But when they would need a transplant organ, they would be happy to use other people's organs.

Politicians and doctors and media people cry out because of the shamelessness and exploitation of the Great Donor Show. According to them, it is tasteless, just for the ratings, just for the money, etc etc... Well, this BNN has done a lot of tasteless things, but they don't really care about ratings or money. Their founder died because of his kidney program. They fooled a large audience and now that audience is sour.

Instead, better become an organ donor!
Now!

Wendy, Limburg, The Netherlands

Love it or loathe it, the message was clear and it certainy stirred up the discussion about donorship. Even the above mentioned Culture Minister, Plasterk, decided to become a donor after this program revealed its true intentions.

W.G., Meppel, The Netherlands

Well even if it was a bad-taste hoax, it certainly will have got people talking about organ donation. Maybe it persuaded a few people to think very seriously about organ donation and whether they would be willing to give someone else the chance of life.

Steph, London,

it is a hoax

Frank, Houten, Netherlands

Typical dutch and briliant set up, respect!

stephan, Rotterdam, The Netherlands