LONDON — The BBC has postponed airing a documentary about Ozzy Osbourne’s final years, citing respect for the rock star’s family.
“Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home” was scheduled to premiere on BBC One on Monday night. However, the network removed it from the lineup earlier that day, replacing it with an episode of “Fake or Fortune?”
“Our sympathies are with the Osbourne family at this difficult time,” the BBC said in a statement. “We are respecting the family’s wishes to wait a bit longer before airing this very special film. The new transmission date will be confirmed shortly.”
“Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home” is set to document the metal icon’s return to the U.K., his “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert on July 5, and his passing less than three weeks later at 76.
Originally conceived as a 10-part series titled “Home to Roost,” the project was intended to follow Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s attempt to restart their lives in Buckinghamshire, England. However, as Osbourne’s health declined, it evolved into an hourlong film focusing on the last three years of his life.
The BBC previously described the film as a “moving and inspirational account of the last chapter of Ozzy’s life,” offering unique and intimate access to the Osbourne family, including Sharon, Jack, and Kelly.
Osbourne died on July 22 at 76 after battling various health issues. His funeral was held on July 30, with a private ceremony at the Osbournes’ Buckinghamshire home following a procession through Birmingham.
Attendees included Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler, as well as his longtime solo guitarist Zakk Wylde, Metallica’s James Hetfield, Elton John, and several other prominent figures in the rock community.
