How to watch new BBC documentary Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home

A new documentary charting the last three years of Ozzy Osbourne’s life will shown on the BBC and on the BBC iPlayer.

The 60-minute film titled Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home was recorded between 2022 -2025 and was due to be broadcast back in August. However, the BBC decided to postpone the documentary after Ozzy passed away on July 22.

It'll now be shown on BBC One and via the BBC iPlayer on Thursday, October 2 from 9pm BST, with the film following Ozzy and Sharon as they return to the UK after living in Los Angeles for 25 years. It'll also show Ozzy's preparations for his poignant Back To The Beginning show at Villa Park, Birmingham.

How to watch in the UK

• Watch on the BBC iPlayer

If you’re in the UK and have a TV licence, you'll be able to watch the hour-long documentary live via the BBC iPlayer. and on BBC One at 9pm BST on Thursday, October 2.

If you're on holiday outside of the UK and don't want to miss Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, you can watch it live with the help of a VPN. Find details below.

How to watch from anywhere

• Watch via Nord VPN and save 72%

If you're going to be outside the UK on holiday or travelling with work when Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home is shown, don't worry, as you'll still be able to watch with a VPN.

Virtual Private Networks are used to change the location of your IP address, enabling you to watch the programme outside of the UK. Nord VPN is Louder's service of choice and it's currently available with 72% off the usual price - and there's a 30-day money back guarantee.

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How to use a VPN

1. Install a VPN. As we've mentioned above, Nord VPN is Louder's favourite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN. If you'll be outside the UK on holiday and want to watch the Ozzy doc when it's broadcast, just select 'UK' from the list.

You'll then be all set to watch Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home.

Speaking about the film, BBC Head Of Commissioning, Documentaries, Clare Sillery said: “We are honoured to have had the opportunity to film with Ozzy and his family. The film captures an intimate glimpse into their journey as they prepare to return to the UK.

“It features family moments, humour, reflection and shows the enduring spirit that made Ozzy a global icon. We hope it brings comfort and joy to Ozzy’s fans and viewers as they remember and celebrate his extraordinary life.”

Coming Home was initially commissioned as a series but evolved into a one-hour documentary as Ozzy battled health problems.

In 2019, the singer suffered a fall at home that aggravated injuries sustained in a 2003 accident, an incident which resulted in The Prince Of Darkness cancelling that year's touring plans. In 2020 Ozzy revealed he'd been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.