The BBC has released the first official trailer for Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, a one-hour documentary chronicling the final chapter of rock icon Ozzy Osbourneโs life alongside his wife Sharon. The film is scheduled to air this Thursday, 2 October, at 9 pm on BBC One and via BBC iPlayer.
Originally commissioned under the simpler title Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, the broadcast was unexpectedly pulled from the BBCโs August lineupโmere hours before its slated premiereโafter the Osbourne family requested a postponement out of respect for their grief. The decision has prompted speculation and curiosity, making this newly unveiled trailer all the more poignant.
A Marriage, A Homecoming, A Farewell
The trailer strikes a balancing act between humor and pathos, characteristic of the Osbourne familyโs public persona. In one exchange, Sharon half-jokes, โWeโre quite boring, really โฆ when it comes down to it,โ while Ozzy retorts, โWeโre not fโing normal.โ Their playful banter is tempered by the weight of whatโs to come: health struggles, mortality, and familial bonds under strain.
We see archival and intimate footage of their return from the U.S. to the U.K.โa move that had long been contemplated. Ozzy is depicted walking through their home with Sharon, participating in target practice, and relaxing in quiet domestic scenes. In one moment, Sharon asks, โDo you want a quiet life now?โ to which Ozzy responds, โYes, but no.โ
One particularly tender thread in the trailer emphasizes Ozzyโs habit of leaving love notes to Sharonโsmall tokens of love hidden in drawers or around the house. As Sharon confides, โHe still leaves me little notes,โ the camera lingers on moments of warmth between the couple.
The documentaryโs structure evolved over time. Initially conceived in 2022 as a multi-episode series titled Home to Roost, the project was gradually condensed into a singular feature as Ozzyโs health declined. As the trailer suggests, the film will span approximately the last three years of his life.
Timing, Delay, and Emotional Weight
The timing of the documentaryโs debut carries significant emotional weight. Ozzy Osbourne passed away on 22 July 2025 at age 76, following a long battle with health challenges including Parkinsonโs disease and complications from previous injuries. His death came just weeks after a final performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, billed as a farewell to fans and a return to his roots.
The original August air date was scrapped at the familyโs request. The BBC later confirmed that airing the documentary so soon after Ozzyโs death would have been insensitive. Now, with a more measured interval, the film aims to offer a respectful tribute.
Executive producers on the projectโBen Wicks and Colin Barr, among othersโhave said that it was a privilege to spend those final years with the Osbournes during this journey. They emphasize the filmโs deeply personal access, capturing Ozzyโs determination to return home, his struggle to perform again, and the unwavering presence of his family.
Clare Sillery, BBC Head of Commissioning for Documentaries, has voiced a desire for the film to bring solace, reflection, and joy to viewers and fans, especially as they mourn and commemorate Ozzyโs legacy.
What to Expect on 2 October
When Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home premieres, viewers can anticipate a deeply human portrait of a larger-than-life figure confronting his mortality. The film is expected to include:
- New, never-before-seen footage from private moments with Sharon, Ozzy, and their children, Kelly and Jack.
- Candid reflections on fame, retirement, and the challenges of aging in the public eye.
- Tender domestic scenes showing the home life between the two, including the little gestures of love like hidden notes.
- A focus on the return homeโOzzy’s longing for England, their life in Los Angeles, and the emotional significance of their move back.
- A respectful chronicle of the decline in health, internal family dialogues, and the attempt to reconcile final wishes with public expectations.
The documentary is set to run approximately 59 minutes. It is being produced by Expectation TV, in association with JOKS Productions, and commissioned by BBC One and iPlayer.
Meanwhile, fans should note that following the BBC broadcast, Paramount+ is slated to unveil Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now on 7 Octoberโa separate feature covering the final six years of Ozzyโs life.
This documentary marks the first major televised look into the closing chapter of Ozzy Osbourneโs life from the lens of his closest circles. With the trailer now out, audiences are encouraged to prepare for an evening that promises to be equal parts reflective, emotional, and honestโa tribute not just to a rock legend, but to a profound partnership and the bonds of family.
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