The BBC delayed the airing of a documentary about rock legend Ozzy Osbourne’s final years due to respect for his family’s wishes. The documentary, titled “Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home,” was originally scheduled to air on BBC One but was removed from the schedule at the last minute. The BBC initially stated the documentary had been “moved in the schedules” without providing an explanation.
Reason for Postponement
In a statement released the following day, the BBC said they were respecting the Osbourne family’s wishes to wait a bit longer before airing the “very special film”. The BBC expressed their sympathies to the Osbourne family during this difficult time and announced that a new transmission date for the documentary would be confirmed shortly.
Content of “Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home”
The documentary “Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home” covers Ozzy’s return to the UK, his farewell concert, and his death at the age of 76. Originally a 10-part series, the film was condensed into an hour-long documentary depicting the last three years of Ozzy’s life. The series followed Ozzy and his wife Sharon’s attempt to restart their lives in Buckinghamshire.
Ozzy’s Return to the UK
Ozzy revealed in 2022 his plans to return to the UK after living in Los Angeles for over two decades. He cited being impacted by the frequency of mass shootings in America as a reason for the move. Ozzy mentioned he didn’t want to die or be buried in America.
Funeral and Tributes
Ozzy Osbourne was laid to rest in an emotional funeral procession in Birmingham, England. The event was livestreamed as the procession arrived on Broad Street, where public memorials for the heavy metal pioneer were set up. Family members including Sharon, Kelly Osbourne, and Jack Osbourne were visibly emotional during the ceremony.
