Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home - Best TV on Tonight
Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is on BBC One and iPlayer tonight at 9pm.
Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is on BBC One and iPlayer tonight at 9pm.
This deeply personal film, shot over three years with Ozzy Osbourne, his wife Sharon, their children Kelly and Jack, and their closest friends, documents the final chapter of Ozzy’s life. After a quarter of a century in Los Angeles, Ozzy and Sharon decide it’s time to return to their old family home in the Buckinghamshire countryside. But before stepping away completely, Ozzy is determined to take the stage one last time for the fans who have stood by him for decades.
The Osbournes face extraordinary challenges. Alongside a Parkinson’s diagnosis, Ozzy has endured multiple back surgeries after a serious fall, leaving him in constant pain and often struggling to walk. This means more time at home, surrounded by his growing brood of grandchildren and his 11 beloved dogs—each of whom share the couple’s bed. For a man who’s always wondered why he should leave the house at all, it isn’t entirely unwelcome.
The film captures an intimate portrait of one of the world’s most iconic families at a turning point. The strength of Ozzy and Sharon’s bond, and the unwavering devotion of their children, shine through. So too does their acceptance of Ozzy’s declining health. As Kelly movingly observes, the “iron man” was never made of iron.
Yet despite everything, rock’s great survivor refuses to bow out quietly. Determined to give fans—and himself—one last show, Ozzy throws himself into the challenge with the blunt honesty, relentless determination, and sharp humour that have defined him for more than fifty years. Pulling off both the move and the concert is no small feat, and Jack voices concern about the strain it could place on his parents and their tight-knit family. But Ozzy has never been one to accept defeat.
Two weeks after a triumphant final homecoming performance, Ozzy’s death sends shockwaves across the world. His funeral cortege in Birmingham, watched by thousands in person and millions online, becomes a global moment of grief and celebration. The magnitude of this working-class hero’s legacy is undeniable.
The film stands as a raw and heartfelt portrait of Birmingham’s most beloved son—and of the family who stood beside him through his last show and the closing chapter of his extraordinary life.
Words: Simon Baines