Countless Christmas advertisements have been aired on television over the decades by a myriad of supermarkets, clothing brands, and department stores. Morrisons, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, and Argos ...

Imagine one night, you're scrolling through social media on your phone, and the ads start to look remarkably familiar. They're decked out in your favourite colours, are featuring your favourite music ...

With Halloween out of the door, the annual launch of the John Lewis Christmas advert heralds the start of the festive season for many people. First launched in 2007, the ad has usually attracted a lot ...

There was concern earlier this year that the M&S Christmas ad would have to be, gulp, cancelled. The reason? New Government rules attempting to ban pre-watershed advertisements glorifying food with ...

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It’s that time of year again when the biggest brands in the UK launch their Christmas adverts, with huge names battling it out to be the most talked-about version on offer. John Lewis, Marks and ...

A small-scale Christmas advert from Yorkshire musician Sam Clegg has captured the nation’s attention, leaving viewers “crying buckets”. Inspired by John Lewis’ iconic festive campaigns, the ...

This year's Christmas advert for Waitrose is definitely one to remember. It stars rom-rom queen Keira Knightley and Joe Wilkinson, who is perhaps best known for starring in The Celebrity Traitors. The ...

Tesco has unveiled its 2025 Christmas campaign, That’s What Makes It Christmas, which launched today, 12 November, across the supermarket's social media channels and via email to Clubcard members.

It’s that time of year again, with the retail sector’s Christmas adverts appearing thick and fast across our TV screens. While some ads have seen the return of familiar faces such as Dawn French and ...

Big news for fellow Christmas lovers: today, John Lewis launched its iconic (and much-anticipated) festive ad. This year’s tear-jerker features a dad and son who have grown apart, but are brought back ...

The young actor who starred in this year's John Lewis Christmas advert managed to keep his appearance a secret from his mother so he could surprise her. Jack Alldridge is the breakout star of this ...