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As the first part of a new series, Radio 2 presenters look at the extraordinary song catalogue from one of our greatest musicians, singers and composers, through his collaborations, work with The Beatles and unparalleled success as a solo artist.

Vernon Kay will introduce the song Paul has to play live. Paul Gambaccini looks through the charts at his first number ones. Tony Blackburn remembers introducing his first solo releases on Top Of The Pops. Liza Tarbuck will explain why Linda changed his life and play the song that makes his feelings plain. Zoe Ball has made the difficult choice about McCartney’s definitive album track – it is one of her father Johnny’s prized possessions. Mark Radcliffe is amazed that he sat in Abbey Road studios, watching Paul play Blackbird on the original instruments the four lads from Liverpool used under the direction of the late George Martin. Trevor Nelson’s choice backs up his claim that Paul could have been in a great soul or funk band. Jeremy is moved by a poignant video. Gary Davies was in seventh heaven on a trip to the cinema when his favourite Bond film had a McCartney theme song. Mark Goodier thinks the 1970s were the best time, thanks to Band On The Run. Bob Harris literally bumps into Paul at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ and later introduces a live set that passes the Old Grey Whistle Test. Finally, Dermot O'Leary plays some hidden gems, which make up the perfect end to an album and indeed an amazing era for The Beatles and this country, where Paul’s lyrics that have definitely stood the test of time.

It's the best of Sir Paul McCartney in 15 Songs.