The BBC has confirmed it postponed an hour-long documentary about Ozzy Osbourne at the last minute following a request from his family. The film, originally scheduled to air on Monday, was pulled from listings without explanation, less than a month after the singer's death.
A BBC spokesperson expressed sympathy for the Osbourne family, stating: 'We are respecting the family’s wishes to wait a bit longer before airing this very special film. The new broadcast date will be confirmed shortly.' The documentary, titled 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home', had been promoted by Clare Sillery, head of commissioning for BBC Documentaries, who described it as capturing 'family moments, humour, reflection and shows the enduring spirit that made Ozzy a global icon'.
The film was originally conceived as a 10-part series called 'Home to Roost', following Ozzy and Sharon's return to the UK. It was later re-edited into a one-off film focusing on Osbourne's health struggles and his determination to perform. The singer, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, died aged 76 last month after a final performance at Villa Park.
Another documentary, 'Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now', produced by Paramount+, is also in the works, covering his life since a serious fall in 2019. The BBC film includes interviews with family members Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne.
