Ozzy Osbourne Documentary Pulled from BBC Schedule Days Before Premiere

In an unexpected move, the BBC has pulled the highly anticipated Ozzy Osbourne documentary Coming Home from its broadcast schedule just 24 hours before it was set to premiere on Monday, August 18. The film, which promised a deeply personal look at the Prince of Darkness’s final years, is now on hold as fans await a new airdate.

Last-Minute Schedule Shake-Up

No official reason was given for the abrupt change, though the BBC confirmed the delay in a brief statement to Us Weekly:

“The film has moved in the schedules and we’ll confirm new [transmission] details in due course.”

The postponement comes just weeks after the death of the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, who passed away from a heart attack on July 22 at the age of 76.

Inside Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home

First announced in 2022, Coming Home was inspired by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s decision to leave Los Angeles and return to the U.K.—a move rooted in both emotional and practical considerations. Initially, the couple expressed frustration with California’s high taxes.

“We are leaving L.A. We are a bit sad,” Ozzy told The Mirror. “But the tax is getting too much. I am sad because I really, really like staying and living there. If they do the taxes better, then I may come back. I do not know.”

The discussion soon shifted from finances to safety concerns.

“I’m fed up with people getting killed every day,” Ozzy told The Guardian. “God knows how many people have been shot in school shootings. And there was that mass shooting in Vegas at that concert [in 2017]… It’s fucking crazy.”

“I don’t want to die in America; I don’t want to be buried in fucking [Hollywood cemetery] Forest Lawn. I’m English — I want to be back. But, saying that, if my wife said we’ve got to go and live in Timbuktu, I’ll go. But no, it’s just time for me to come home.”

From Reality Series to Final Tribute

The project originally began as a lighthearted, 10-part reality series titled Home to Roost, designed to document the Osbournes’ move, including family dynamics, Ozzy’s promotion of his album Patient No. 9, and Jack and Kelly Osbourne’s experiences with fatherhood and pregnancy.

However, as Ozzy’s health declined, the original concept evolved into a more focused and emotional documentary—a reflective piece on his legacy and final years.

BBC’s Portrait of a Legend

According to the BBC, Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is described as: “A moving and inspirational account of the last chapter of Ozzy’s life,” filmed over three years with “unique and intimate access to the whole Osbourne family, including Sharon, Jack and Kelly.”

The film captures the highs and lows of their journey, including Ozzy’s efforts to regain enough strength to perform one final time, while the family confronts the realities of his declining health.

“The film is full of love, laughter and tears, and the kind of unforgettable family moments that we’ve come to expect from the Osbournes,” the BBC noted. “It’s a remarkably candid and uplifting tribute to one of the world’s true icons and documents the first family of rock as they are forced to accept that, as Kelly says in the film, ‘Iron Man wasn’t really made of iron.’”

Producers Reflect on Ozzy’s Final Years

Clare Sillery, BBC Head of Commissioning for Documentaries, expressed pride in the network’s collaboration with the Osbournes. Sillery said:

“We are honored 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 U.K. It features family moments, humor, 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.”

Executive producers Ben Wicks and Colin Barr of Expectation echoed her sentiments. They said:

“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 U.K. and appear onstage 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.”

What’s Next?

With Coming Home postponed indefinitely, fans are left waiting for an update. Given the timing of Ozzy’s passing and the emotional weight of the film, its eventual release will likely carry even deeper meaning.

Until then, Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy lives on—not just in his groundbreaking music, but in the raw humanity and fierce love that defined him far beyond the stage.