A documentary following Ozzy Osbourne‘s final years was mysteriously pulled from TV schedules yesterday. While no official explanation was provided, sources say the decision may have been based on friction behind the scenes.
It might be too soon for the BBC to air their Ozzy Osbourne documentary
The film was said to a poignant and inspiration look at the rocker’s “last chapter”. The rocker passed away on July 22 at the age of 76. It’s an impressive feat for someone who was definitely no stranger to a hangover. The show had been in the works for some time. Originally intended to be a 10-part series, it was condensed into a one-off documentary following Ozzy’s death.
Now it seems BBC execs were a bit too keen to rush its release, causing some issues with the Osbourne family. A source told the Sun: “There have been conversations behind the scenes that maybe the BBC were rushing their show on Ozzy out – especially because Paramount+ also had a film in the offing. It started to feel like the goal being pursued was that the BBC and the makers of the film were to get the show on air faster than the Paramount+ doc. Naturally that has caused some concerns with the family.”
The hour-long show was shot over three years. Titled “Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home”, it follows Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne as they make the life-changing move back to the UK. Kids Kelly and Jack also took part in filming. The Black Sabbath frontman’s journey to prepare for the The Back To The Beginning concert is also featured. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019.
There’s no official word on when the documentary will be released, but it’s a good idea to stock up on tissues.
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