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The BBC has announced a revised broadcast date for an Ozzy Osbourne documentary, which was previously withdrawn from its schedule just weeks prior to its initial premiere.
“Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home,” initially slated to air on August 18, was postponed on the same day. The BBC cited the family’s request for a delayed broadcast of the “very special film” as the reason for the alteration.
The documentary’s original air date would have occurred less than a month following the former Black Sabbath icon’s passing at age 76.
This hour-long feature, chronicling the rock legend’s life in recent years, is now scheduled to be broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer at 21:00 BST on October 2.
The film will cover the final three years of Osbourne’s life, focusing on his relocation back to the UK from Los Angeles with his wife, Sharon, and his determined effort to return to the stage for a farewell concert in Birmingham this past July.
In the wake of the initial postponement, the BBC issued a statement conveying their sympathies to the Osbourne family during a sensitive period, adding that they were honoring the family’s wish for a delayed broadcast of the special film.
According to the BBC’s updated description, the “intimate” documentary provides “a candid and moving portrait of one of Birmingham’s favourite sons, and the remarkable relationship with Sharon.”
The synopsis details how the couple faced significant professional and personal challenges, defying health concerns to move back home and stage the final concert.
The film is portrayed as “a moving portrait of a couple whose five-decade-long relationship has defied the odds, at a pivotal moment in their lives,” the description states.
It further explains, “Successfully executing both the move and the gig would be a monumental achievement, with son Jack expressing concern over the impact of relocating to a country that his parents have barely spent time in over the last two decades, as well as the potential strain on their close-knit family dynamics.”
“However, Ozzy, never one to back down, embarks on achieving his goals with the determination, candid honesty, and sharp wit that have endeared him to millions for over 50 years, all with Sharon’s unwavering support.”
“He remains resolute in restoring his body to its former capabilities, with the film capturing remarkable levels of determination.”
In related news, a separate documentary, unveiled on Wednesday, promises an “all-access, intimate view of the rock icon’s six-year health battle as he strives to return to the stage for one final performance.”
“Ozzy: No Escape From Now” will explore his life following a fall in 2019 that resulted in injury, with Sharon serving as one of the executive producers.
This documentary will be available on Paramount+ starting October 7.
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