A new documentary about The Smiths, as told by the band's former rhythm section, Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke, is to be released on DVD next month.

Entitled "Inside The Smiths", it tells the history of the band and describes what it was like working with Morrissey and Johnny Marr. The documentary features also interviews with the former Smiths, as well as musician friends and fans such as New Order's Peter Hook, The Fall's Mark Smith, Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley, Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson and Ordinary Boys' Preston.

"Inside The Smiths" will premiere on July 16 in Manchester and London.