Paul Weller has always been known for his live performances over his 25-year career and has recently finished a UK arena tour and is currently touring Europe supporting the release of his new album 'Illumination'. Two of his live performances appear on this DVD entitled 'Paul Weller "Two Classic Performances" released on 9 December 2002.

Sony Music in conjunction with independiente release the DVD of these live performances from two very different perspectives : firstly the full 2 hour performance from Hyde Park, the audio of which was recorded on full 5.1 dolby surround-sound and the definitive unplugged performance from Later..with Jools Holland.

'Paul Weller Live at Hyde Park' was recorded at his performance as part of the Route of Kings event in London's Hyde Park in front of a 22,000 strong audience this summer. With full band, this two-hour gig included special guest slots from Jocelyn Brown, Carleen Anderson and Stereophonics' Kelly Jones. This performance was the first time his fans could hear songs from the new album 'Illumination' which would go straight in at No.1 a few months later.

The second performance, 'Paul Weller Later with Jools Holland' was recorded last Christmas in support of the ½ million selling acoustic 'Days of Speed' album - the first time in 10 years Paul had performed anything from his Jam and Style Council back catalogue, stripped down to just him and a guitar. Paul Weller is the only artist in the 'Later' series to have appeared as many as 11 times. This is the second time Paul has been honoured with a full-length programme all his own. Over an hour, this performance includes guest appearances from Noel Gallagher and Jools Holland and includes two previously unseen songs not shown when the show with aired last year.

In addition to these performances, there is also a rare chance to see Paul Weller being interviewed in front of camera, backstage at the making of the video for the single 'It's Written in the Stars', recorded at London's Roundhouse. The interview runs through the making of the new album 'Illumination' as well as general insights into the songwriter whose career celebrated it's 25th year this May and is in it's third incarnation, from The Jam though The Style Council and to his current success as a solo artist.