A highly anticipated BBC documentary about the final years of Ozzy Osbourne’s life has been unexpectedly postponed, just hours before it was due to premiere.
Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home was scheduled to air on BBC One at 9 p.m. on August 18th but was suddenly pulled from the lineup. In its place, the network broadcast an episode of Fake or Fortune?, its art history series.
While the BBC has not given a detailed explanation, a representative told The Mirror that the film had simply been “moved in the schedules” and that a new air date will be announced later.
The documentary promises an intimate look into Osbourne’s last three years, leading up to his passing on July 22nd at the age of 76. According to the BBC’s original synopsis, it chronicles the ups and downs of his final chapter: Sharon and Ozzy’s long-held dream of returning to the UK, Ozzy’s determined fight to regain his health and perform again, and the difficult realities of his declining condition.
Remarkably, Ozzy delivered his final performance on July 5th at Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert—just weeks before his death from a heart attack. The show was hailed as a triumphant moment, underscoring the strength and spirit that had defined his career.
In addition to the postponed documentary, another Osbourne project is in development—a biopic focusing on the enduring love story between Ozzy and Sharon, which has the full support of the family.
For now, fans will have to wait a little longer to see Coming Home. A new premiere date has yet to be confirmed.
