Coldplay Featured On 'The Playlist', The Best Of Radio 2

The Best Of Radio 2 - A round-up of the best music of the last few months along with some juicy DJ faves

BBC Radio 2 has worked its way into the hearts of the nation. It’s now the UK’s most listened to station thanks to its mix of popular and specialist music, features, documentaries, light entertainment and readings.

And now they’re bringing their magic to a 3-CD collection, cunningly titled Radio 2 Presents The Playlist. And it is exactly that: a mouth-watering collection of great songs penned by some of the world’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed artists, both new and old.The collection includes some top UK favourites with Coldplay, Paul McCartney and Pet Shop Boys as well as some great up and coming acts like the Kooks and online breakthroughs Sandi Thom and Lily Allen.

Also featured are - sharp intake of breath - The Verve, KT Tunstall, The Kooks, The Kinks, Kirsty MacColl, Kylie Minogue, Phil Collins, Madness, Blondie, Beverley Knight, The Beach Boys, Glen Campbell, José González, Maroon 5, Norah Jones, Embrace, Eva Cassidy, David Bowie, James Blunt, Oasis, Queen, Steve Miller Band, Crowded House, Narina Pallot, Joss Stone...

You can get your hands on this amazing compendium from the 23rd October. The release also coincides with the broadcast of ‘The Playlist’ – a special one-off show that will include a look at all the best music on Radio 2’s rich playlist.

For more information, check in at www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/