A new BBC documentary about Ozzy Osbourne’s final chapter of life, including his final concert and life at home.
Osbourne made it onto the stage one last time to perform a homecoming gig on Saturday, July 5 where he played a set with his own band and then a finale with Black Sabbath in Birmingham.
Just over two weeks later, Ozzy died at home surrounded by his family.
Now, the documentary will give fans an insight into the musician’s final years.
The BBC said: “Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is the moving and inspirational account of the last chapter of Ozzy’s life, told through unique and intimate access to the whole Osbourne family, including Sharon, Jack and Kelly.”
When was the Ozzy Osbourne documentary filmed?
The documentary was filmed over three years and “captures the extraordinary roller-coaster of their lives as Sharon and Ozzy attempt to complete their long-held dream of moving back to the UK, Ozzy heroically battles to get fit enough to perform, and the family deal with the dramatic consequences of his ill-health.”
Clare Sillery, BBC Head of Commissioning, Documentaries, says: “We are honoured to have had the opportunity to film with Ozzy and his family. 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.”
Ben Wicks and Colin Barr, Executive Producers at Expectation, say: “It was an incredible privilege to spend the last few years with Ozzy, as well as Sharon, Jack and Kelly.
“Ozzy wanted to make it back to the UK and appear on stage one last time - our film is an inspiring and poignant account of him fulfilling that dream.
“Ozzy was loved by millions around the world not just for his music, but for his sense of mischief and his honesty all of which we saw plenty of in the final years of his life.
“But one thing shone through even more brightly to us, and that was Ozzy’s intense love for his exceptional family who were by his side through it all.”
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How to watch Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home documentary
The documentary was originally conceived as a series, Home to Roost, which was announced in 2022, but the project evolved as Ozzy’s health deteriorated into a one-hour film, Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home.
You can watch the documentary on BBC One and iPlayer on Monday, August 18 at 9pm.
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