A special one-hour documentary, Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One will air on August 18th at 9pm.

On July 5th, against all the odds, Ozzy Osbourne made it onto the stage one last time to perform a homecoming gig: a set with his own band and then a finale with Black Sabbath in Birmingham. Just over two weeks later, surrounded by his family, the rock icon died at home.

Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is the 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. Filmed over three years, it captures 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, commented: “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, added: “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.”

Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is produced by Expectation in association with JOKS Productions Limited for BBC One and iPlayer. It was commissioned by Sillery. The documentary is being distributed internationally by Banijay Rights.

Originally conceived as a series, first announced in 2022, the project evolved as Ozzy’s health deteriorated into a one-hour film.

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