Classic Albums

The documentary examines the creation of Def Leppard’s 1987 album Hysteria, which yielded seven hit singles, and offers insight into the recording process and the challenges the band encountered. It features interviews with the members together with archival footage of their performances.

The programme is a documentary episode that examines the creation of Def Leppard's album Hysteria. Framed as an in‑depth look at the record's development, it offers a concise yet comprehensive view of the work that underpinned one of the band's most prominent releases, and its influence on rock music. Central to the film is the story of how Hysteria yielded seven hit singles, each contributing to the album's lasting impact. The documentary traces the songwriting, recording techniques and production decisions that helped shape those chart‑topping tracks, highlighting the ambition and effort behind the commercial success and the lasting legacy they left. The episode features direct interviews with the members of Def Leppard, allowing them to reflect on the creative process and the challenges they faced while assembling the record. Their personal insights provide context for the decisions made in the studio and illustrate how the band navigated the pressures of producing a blockbuster album, and the camaraderie that emerged. In addition to the conversations, the documentary incorporates archival performance footage, giving viewers a visual record of the band's live renditions during the Hysteria era. These historic clips complement the interview material, showcasing the energy and stage presence that helped cement the album's reputation and reinforce its significance in the group's catalogue, for fans and historians alike.