BBC Postpones 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' Documentary Hours Before Scheduled Broadcast
The BBC has unexpectedly postponed the airing of "Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home," a documentary chronicling the final years of the legendary rock musician, just hours before its scheduled broadcast on August 18, 2025. The one-hour film was set to premiere at 9:00 p.m. BST on BBC One and be available on BBC iPlayer. In its place, the network aired an episode of "Fake or Fortune?" (news.sky.com).
A BBC spokesperson stated, "The film has moved in the schedules and we'll confirm new transmission details in due course." No specific reason for the postponement has been provided (standard.co.uk).
"Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" was filmed over three years and offers an intimate look into Osbourne's life as he and his family returned to the UK after decades in the United States. The documentary captures Osbourne's health struggles and his efforts to perform one final concert in his hometown of Birmingham. The film was initially conceived as a series titled "Home to Roost" but was condensed into a one-off special due to Osbourne's declining health (mensjournal.com).
The postponement has left fans and viewers seeking clarity, as the BBC has yet to announce a new air date for the documentary.