Echoes and reverberations from his passing may still exist for us in the metal world following the death of Ozzy Osbourne, but it sounds like the aftershocks are far from finishing. According to the BBC, plans to air a one-hour film on what ultimately ended up being the end of Ozzy’s life.
Titled Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home and set to air on August 18 at 9 p.m. U.K. time, the film will focus on the tail years of Ozzy’s life. Through interviews and unique access with Ozzy’s family, including Jack, Sharon, and Kelly. According to the BBC, shooting for the film had begun three years ago while Ozzy and Sharon try to move their lives out of the US. and back into the U.K. Unfortunately, the film’s focus likely shifted to Ozzy’s deteriorating health and how it affected the family.
Clare Sillery, BBC head of commissioning, documentaries, said the film gives fans and newcomers alike an unrestricted gaze into Ozzy’s support structure and overarching life.
“We are honored 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 U.K. It features family moments, humor, 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.”
Similarly, Ben Wicks and Colin Barr, executive producers at Expectation (the company producing the film), shared their experience having so much access to Ozzy during such an important part of his life.
“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 U.K. 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 at 9 p.m. U.K. time on August 18.
