The BBC is set to release a touching new documentary that offers an intimate look at the final chapter of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne’s life. Titled Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, the one-hour special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on August 18 at 9pm. The film spans three years of personal and professional reflection, capturing the iconic Black Sabbath frontman’s return to the UK and his farewell to the stage.
Filmed between 2022 and 2025, Coming Home follows Ozzy and his family—including wife and longtime manager Sharon, and their children Kelly and Jack—as they transition from life in the United States back to England. This emotional journey culminates in what would become Ozzy’s final live performance, Back To The Beginning, which took place on July 5 in his hometown of Birmingham. The film includes rare, previously unseen footage that paints a more vulnerable and human side of the man known to fans as the “Prince of Darkness.”
Clare Sillery, Head of Documentaries at the BBC, described the project as a privilege to work on. She emphasized how the film captures not only the spirit of Ozzy’s legendary career but also the close-knit bonds of his family. “It’s filled with humour, heartfelt reflection, and a sense of resilience that has always defined Ozzy,” Sillery said, noting that the film aims to bring both joy and comfort to longtime fans as they honour his legacy.
Initially envisioned as a documentary series, the project was restructured into a standalone feature due to Ozzy’s declining health in recent years. His battle with Parkinson’s disease—publicly announced in 2020—and a serious fall in 2019 that aggravated earlier injuries led him to retire from touring in 2023. As his health continued to deteriorate, filming focused increasingly on his family life and preparations for his last concert, which ultimately became a poignant farewell.
Ozzy Osbourne passed away at his Buckinghamshire home on July 22, just over two weeks after his final appearance on stage with fellow Black Sabbath members. His cause of death was later confirmed as cardiac arrest. A private funeral was held on July 30, but fans had one final chance to pay their respects as the procession made its way across Birmingham’s iconic ‘Black Sabbath Bridge’ on Broad Street. Thousands gathered to say goodbye to the man whose voice and presence helped shape heavy metal for generations.
