A documentary about the life of Ozzy Osbourne has been unexpectedly removed from the BBC's schedule just hours before its planned airing. Titled Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, the one-hour special was set to debut on Monday, 18 August, at 9pm. It has now been replaced by the arts programme Fake or Fortune.

The documentary was described as a "moving and inspirational account" of Osbourne's final years, featuring intimate access to his family, including wife Sharon and children Kelly and Jack. Filmed over three years, it aimed to document the singer's preparations for his farewell show in Birmingham, which took place shortly before his death on 22 July at the age of 76.

A BBC spokesperson stated, "The film has moved in the schedules and we’ll confirm new transmission details in due course," but did not provide a reason for the last-minute change. Originally conceived as a series titled Home to Roost, the project was condensed into a one-off film due to Osbourne's declining health following his Parkinson's diagnosis.

The documentary was intended to showcase the "extraordinary rollercoaster" of the Osbourne family's lives, including their return to the UK. Executive producers Ben Wicks and Colin Barr expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to spend time with the family, noting Osbourne's "sense of mischief and honesty" during his final years, as well as his deep love for his family.

Ozzy Osbourne's health had been a concern for many years, stemming from a 2003 quad-biking accident that resulted in neck injuries. His condition worsened after a fall in 2019, and he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease that same year. His death certificate cited "acute myocardial infarction" and "out of hospital cardiac arrest" as the primary causes of death, with coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease listed as contributing factors.

Fans expressed confusion over the documentary's removal from the schedule, with some labelling the decision as "weird" and "bizarre." Others interpreted it as a sign of respect for the late singer and his family. The documentary was expected to provide a unique glimpse into the Osbourne family's life, particularly during a challenging period for the iconic musician.