BBC Cancels Ozzy Osbourne Documentary Before Airing
The BBC removed a documentary about Ozzy Osbourne’s final years from its schedule just hours before it was due to air on Monday, August 18.
Program Details and Cancellation
The programme, Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, had been listed to premiere on BBC One but was postponed shortly before transmission. The broadcaster initially gave no reasons or a new date.
Reason for Postponement
The BBC later explained the decision was made to honour the wishes of Osbourne’s family. The network offered its condolences and said it would confirm a replacement transmission date soon.
About the Documentary
Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home chronicles the singer’s return to the U.K., his farewell performance in July, and his subsequent death at age 76 later that month.
Osbourne's Passing and Production Details
Osbourne died on July 22, about two weeks after playing his final show at Villa Park in Birmingham.
Produced over three years, the film includes contributions from his wife and manager Sharon Osbourne and two of their children, Jack and Kelly. It ...