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Richard Holloway talks to Diane Blood about her struggle to have a baby using her deceased husband's sperm, which sparked widespread debate about the ethics of her case.

Diane Blood first came to public attention in 1996 when she fought for the right to use her deceased husband's sperm to try and have a baby. Her struggle sparked widespread debate about the ethics of her case and was discussed everywhere from the Westminster Parliament to the Oprah Winfrey Show. Everyone seemed to have an opinion - most of them against her - but she went on to win on appeal and have two sons. She talks to Richard Holloway.

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Sun 31 May 201507:00
BBC Radio Scotland

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  • Tue 26 May 201513:30
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Sun 31 May 201507:00
    BBC Radio Scotland

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