12 Again facts for kids

12 Again is a fun TV show that started on CBBC on 13 February 2012. It is hosted by Iain Stirling. Each episode is 30 minutes long. The show features different celebrities. They talk about what their life was like when they were 12 years old.

What's the Show About?

In each episode, celebrities share stories from their past. They remember what it was like to be 12.

Life at 12 Years Old

Guests talk about their everyday life. They share what was important to them. This includes things like school, friends, and family.

Music and TV Favorites

Celebrities discuss the music they loved. They also talk about their favorite TV shows. These were the shows that were popular when they were 12.

Big News and Gossip

The show covers major news stories from the past. Guests also share what they used to gossip about. It gives a peek into the past.

Celebrity Crushes

Many guests reveal their favorite celebrities. These were the stars they looked up to. It's interesting to see who was popular back then.

What They Would Change

A common question is what they would do differently. If they could go back to being 12, what advice would they give themselves? This part is often quite funny.

Show Seasons and Episodes

12 Again had three exciting seasons. There were a total of 36 episodes. Each season brought new celebrities and new stories.

Season 1: 2012 Episodes

The first season aired in 2012. It featured many famous faces. They shared their memories from when they were 12.

• First Episode Guests: Alexandra Burke, Jacqueline Wilson, Sam & Mark, and One Direction.
• Other Guests Included: Cher Lloyd, Tom Daley, Alesha Dixon, Rizzle Kicks, Joe Swash, Pixie Lott, JLS, Olly Murs, Stacey Solomon, and Matt Cardle.

Special Episodes

Besides the regular series, there were special episodes. These focused on specific themes.

• "End of Summer" Special: This episode aired on 3 September 2012. Celebrities talked about their best summer memories. They remembered fun times from when they were 12.
• "Strictly Special" (Season 1): This episode featured stars from Strictly Come Dancing. They shared their dancing memories.

Season 2: 2012 Episodes

The second season started on 21 September 2012. It had 13 new episodes. More celebrities joined to share their stories.

• First Episode Guests: Dionne Bromfield, Ed Petrie, John Humphrys, and Adam Lambert.
• Other Guests Included: Professor Green, Susanna Reid, Edith Bowman, John Craven, Usher, Conor Maynard, Rachel Riley, Ronan Keating, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Little Mix, and Rita Ora.
• "Spooky Special": This was a Halloween-themed episode. Celebrities talked about their Halloween experiences. They shared what scared them when they were 12.
• "Strictly Special" (Season 2): Another special episode with Strictly Come Dancing stars. They shared their memories of dancing and school life.

Season 3: 2013 Episodes

The third season aired in 2013. It continued the fun with more celebrity guests.

• "Comic Relief Special": This episode was for Comic Relief. Guests included Tyger Drew-Honey and Shappi Khorsandi.
• "School Days Special": Celebrities like Helen Skelton and Warwick Davis talked about their school days.
• "EastEnders" Special: This episode featured actors from the soap opera EastEnders. Guests included Jo Joyner and Rudolph Walker.
• "Magicians Special": Magicians like Stephen Mulhern and Ben Hanlin shared their magical memories.
• "Music Special": This episode focused on music. Guests included Bridgit Mendler and Nina Nesbitt.
• "Friendship Special": Celebrities talked about their best friends. They shared stories about friendship when they were 12.
• "Talent Show Stars": Guests who became famous on talent shows appeared. This included Amelia Lily and Union J.
• "Chefs Special": Famous chefs like Dave Myers and Simon King shared their food memories.
• "Sports Days Special": Athletes and sports fans talked about sports. Guests included Louis Smith and Sarah Storey.
• "Doctor Who" Special: This episode was all about Doctor Who. Guests included actors from the show like Sylvester McCoy.

When Did It Air?

The show first aired in February 2012. New episodes were shown daily during the half-term break. Later, new episodes premiered at different times. Sometimes, there was at least one new episode every two months.

Series 2 started on Friday, 21 September 2012. New episodes were shown every Friday until 14 December 2012.