Ozzy Osbourne was no babe in the woods when it came to TV. To many, he may have been the Prince of Darkness, lead singer of Black Sabbath, but to others, he was best known as the star of the reality television series, ‘The Osbournes’. So it’s no surprise that Ozzy was ready to return to the small screen.
Just over a month after Ozzy performed his farewell show with Black Sabbath, and two weeks after he sadly passed away, a new documentary was set to air on “the last chapter of Ozzy’s life.” Conceived as a TV series, ‘Home to Roost’, it was originally announced in 2022, but it evolved into a one-hour film as Ozzy’s health deteriorated.
“We are honoured to have had the opportunity to film with Ozzy and his family,” said Clare Sillery, BBC Head of Commissioning, Documentaries. “The film captures an intimate glimpse into their journey as they prepare to return to the UK.
“It features family moments, humour, reflection and shows the enduring spirit that made Ozzy a global icon. We hope it brings comfort and joy to Ozzy’s fans and viewers as they remember and celebrate his extraordinary life.”
Filmed over three years, ‘Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home’ captures the family’s attempt to move back to Birmingham, as well as Ozzy’s struggles with Parkinson’s. With intimate access to the whole Osbourne family, including Sharon, Jack and Kelly, it’s a touching watch for fans of ‘The Osbournes’ and Black Sabbath alike.
Due to air on Monday, August 18, the documentary was pulled from the schedule at the eleventh hour to respect “the family’s wishes to wait a bit longer before airing this very special film”. A released new date has now been announced for ‘Coming Home’, which will now air on BBC One and iPlayer on October 2 at 9 pm. Another documentary, ‘Ozzy: No Escape From Now’, with Sharon Osbourne among its producers, will air on Paramount+ from October 7.
‘Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home’ will air on BBC One on Monday, October 2, at 9 pm and will also be available on BBC iPlayer.