The BBC is to air one-off documentary film, Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home on August 18th.

Produced by Expectation in association with JOKS Productions, it was originally conceived as a series, Home to Roost, announced in 2022 but the project evolved as Ozzy’s health deteriorated into a one-hour film Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home.

Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is the “moving and inspirational” account of the last chapter of Ozzy’s life, told through access to the whole Osbourne family, including Sharon, Jack and Kelly. Filmed over three years, it captures their lives as Sharon and Ozzy attempt to complete their long-held dream of moving back to the UK, Ozzy heroically battles to get fit enough to perform, and the family deal with the dramatic consequences of his ill-health.

Clare Sillery, BBC Head of Commissioning, Documentaries, says: “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.”

Ben Wicks and Colin Barr, Executive Producers at Expectation, say: “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 (1×60) is produced by Expectation in association with JOKS Productions Limited for BBC One and iPlayer. It was commissioned by Clare Sillery, BBC Head of Commissioning, Documentaries. The BBC Commissioning Editor is Carl Callam. Executive Producers for Expectation are Ben Wicks, Colin Barr, Rachael Barnes, and Louisa McKay. The documentary is being distributed internationally by Banijay Rights.

(Image: Ruaridh Connellan/Expectation/BBC)