The documentary was scheduled to air at 9pm on Monday and also be available on BBC iPlayer. However, viewers tuning in were met with an episode of ‘Fake or Fortune?’ instead.
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Fans of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne were expecting a special treat on BBC One earlier this week: a brand-new documentary tracing the final chapter of the Black Sabbath frontman’s life. Titled ‘Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home’, the film was described by its creators as “a moving and inspirational account” of Ozzy’s journey.
But, in a heartfelt gesture, the broadcaster has now delayed its release to respect the wishes of the Osbourne family.
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The Ozzy Osbourne documentary was scheduled to air at 9pm on Monday and also be available on BBC iPlayer. However, viewers tuning in were met with an episode of ‘Fake or Fortune?’ instead.
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Initially, the BBC had only said the program had been “moved in the schedules,” without giving a clear reason.
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On Tuesday, a spokesperson clarified: “Our sympathies are with the Osbourne family at this difficult time. We are respecting the family’s wishes to wait a bit longer before airing this very special film.” The broadcaster added that a new air date will be announced soon.
The project followed Ozzy and his family over three years as they returned to the UK. Originally intended as a series called ‘Home to Roost’, the concept changed into a single documentary as Ozzy’s health declined. The BBC said the film would reveal the “extraordinary rollercoaster” of the Osbournes’ lives. It will show the singer’s efforts to regain enough strength to perform again.
Audiences were promised “unique and intimate access” to the family, including Ozzy’s children, Jack and Kelly, who rose to fame through their reality show in the early 2000s.
Ozzy’s passing last month has left fans and the music world in mourning. He had been living with Parkinson’s disease and died just weeks after performing his final all-star concert at Birmingham’s Villa Park.
Thousands of fans lined the city centre, chanting his name as his hearse passed on 30 July. Sharon Osbourne, his wife, was seen tearfully paying her respects at the site later dubbed “Sabbath Bridge,” which was covered in flowers and tributes.
The New York Times reported that his death certificate cited cardiac arrest as the cause. The Osbourne family has not released an official statement.
The documentary, which had promised a personal and revealing glimpse into Ozzy’s life and struggles, will now wait.
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