BBC confirms release of "inspiring" Ozzy Osbourne documentary filmed in final chapter of his life
The rock icon passed away last month.
The BBC has announced a moving new documentary about the late Ozzy Osburne.
Titled Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, the deeply personal film charts the last chapter of Ozzy's life, told through unique and intimate access to the whole Osbourne family, including Sharon, Jack and Kelly.
Filmed across three years, the documentary captures the extraordinary rollercoaster of their lives as Sharon and Ozzy attempt to complete their dream of moving back to the UK, all while Ozzy battles to get fit enough to perform, and the family deal with the dramatic consequences of his ill- health.
The documentary will air on Monday 18th August at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Ozzy Osbourne sadly passed away at the age of 76, less than three weeks after he performed his final concert with Black Sabbath in his hometown of Birmingham.
The documentary has been described as full of love, laughter and tears and the kind of unforgettable family moments that fans have come to expect from the Osbourne family.
The synopsis reads: "It's a remarkably candid and uplifting tribute to one of the world’s true icons, and documents the first family of rock as they are forced to accept, that, as Kelly says in the film, 'Iron man wasn’t really made of iron.'"
Clare Sillery, BBC Head of Commissioning, Documentaries, said: "We are honoured to have had the opportunity to film with Ozzy and his family. The film captures an intimate glimpse into their journey as they prepare to return to the UK. It features family moments, humour, reflection and shows the enduring spirit that made Ozzy a global icon. We hope it brings comfort and joy to Ozzy’s fans and viewers as they remember and celebrate his extraordinary life."
Executive Producers at Expectation Ben Wicks and Colin Barr added: "It was an incredible privilege to spend the last few years with Ozzy, as well as Sharon, Jack and Kelly. Ozzy wanted to make it back to the UK and appear on stage one last time - our film is an inspiring and poignant account of him fulfilling that dream.
"Ozzy was loved by millions around the world not just for his music, but for his sense of mischief and his honesty all of which we saw plenty of in the final years of his life. But one thing shone through even more brightly to us, and that was Ozzy’s intense love for his exceptional family who were by his side through it all."
Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home will air on Monday 18th August at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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