New Ozzy documentary Coming Home to air on BBC later this month

A new one-hour film about the final chapter of Ozzy's life is coming to the BBC later this month.

Airing on August 18 on BBC One and iPlayer, Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home was filmed over a three-year period, with intimate access to the Osbourne family, and it details Sharon and Ozzy's move back to the UK, the consequences of Ozzy's ill-health, and how he defiantly fought to make it onstage one last time.

“We are honoured to have had the opportunity to film with Ozzy and his family,” says Clare Sillery, BBC's Head of Commissioning, Documentaries. “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.”

“It was an incredible privilege to spend the last few years with Ozzy, as well as Sharon, Jack and Kelly,” adds Ben Wicks and Colin Barr, Executive Producers at production company Expectation. “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 airs on BBC One and iPlayer on August 18 at 9pm UK time.

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