Free iTunes Download from BBC Earth

Beginning April 12 and running through April 26, 2010, BBC Earth is offering Planet Earth’s first episode for free instant download on iTunes.

This jaw-dropping, 11-part series from the BBC’s Natural History Unit presents the epic story of life on Earth.

Series producer Alastair Fothergill and his team spent four years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 71 cameramen filming across 204 locations in 62 countries to capture the ultimate portrait of our planet.

It has garnered legions of fans and universal critical acclaim with Oprah Magazine saying “It is the most beautiful, wondrous and truly majestic series - the best thing I’ve ever seen on TV.”