A BBC documentary initially planned as a light-hearted look at Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's return to the UK has become an intimate and moving portrait of the rock star's final months. The film, originally intended as part of a 10-part series about the couple leaving Los Angeles for Buckinghamshire, was repurposed after Ozzy's death in July 2023.
The documentary captures Ozzy reflecting on his life, his Parkinson's disease, and his desire to leave America. He expresses a strong wish to avoid being buried in what he calls a 'McDonald's version of a cemetery' in the US. The film shows the couple renovating their English country home, Welders, and highlights Ozzy's emotional connection to his homeland.
Sharon Osbourne features prominently, navigating her roles as wife, mother, and grandmother. The documentary does not shy away from difficult topics, including Ozzy's infidelities and substance abuse, while underscoring the couple's enduring bond. Ozzy is heard saying he 'can't live without' Sharon.
The film was pulled from its original August broadcast slot at the family's request and later retitled from 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' to include Sharon. The final scene shows Ozzy's funeral procession in Birmingham, with his voiceover reflecting on a 'great life'.
