For those of us who grew up listening to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath before "The Osbournes" made the entire family a mainstream media entity in the early 2000s, there is a little bit of Ozzy we keep for ourselves. Something that only reveals itself when we hear him cry "All aboard" at the start of "Crazy Train."And that's why "Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" released just weeks after his death will hit hard...
Here's how to watch "Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" airs on Monday, August 18 on BBC One at 9.00 p.m. BST. It is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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Yes, he was hilarious (both intentionally and unintentionally) but the stories about bats and doves and urinating on the Alamo while wearing his wife's dress were our stories to tell . How many fans of "The Osbournes" have heard of Randy Rhodes? How many of them had "Bark at the Moon" on green vinyl? But let's not be precious. This bona fide working class hero and rock legend now belongs to the world.
This was originally going to be a three-part docseries called "Home to Roost" but Ozzy's deteriorating health necessitated several changes and so we now have a tight, poignant one hour film shot over three years but, crucially, capturing the final weeks of his life as he tried to fulfill his promise to play one final gig in his home town of Birmingham. He died two weeks later.
Read on to find out how to watch "Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' for FREE in the U.K.
How to watch 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" online and on-demand.
How to watch 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' around the world
Watch 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' online and on-demand in the U.K.
"Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" airs on Monday, August 18 on BBC One at 9.00 p.m. BST. It is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
You don't have to miss it if you a Brit exiled abroad because you can unblock BBC iPlayer with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' in the United States?
Not yet, is the answer. "Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" is being broadcast in the U.K. just weeks after his death and has been edited accordingly. It is not available to stream in the U.S. but you can bet your life it will be in the very near future. When we know, you'll know.
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free much earlier by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
Can I watch 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' online or on TV in Canada?
As with the U.S., not yet is the answer. It is not available to stream in Canada but you can bet your life it will be in the very near future. When we know, you'll know.
However, if you are a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show on your own domestic streaming platform by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' online in Australia?
Not yet. "Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home" isn't available to Australian residents just yet, but if any news emerges surrounding that we'll tell you right here.
Brit working or on vacation Down Under? You can catch the show on the BBC by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' online in New Zealand?
As with everywhere else in the known world, not yet is the answer.
Visiting N.Z. from the U.K.? NordVPN will give you access to your usual BBC streams.
'Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' - FAQ
''Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home' - Cast
- Ozzy Osbourne - Self
- Sharon Osbourne - Self
- Jack Osbourne - Self
- Kelly Osbourne - Self
What did the family say following Ozzy's death on July 22 this year?
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family’s privacy at this time.”
– Signed by Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis Osbourne
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