Kristin Scott Thomas stars in John Lewis's 2026 Christmas advert with Sam Fender soundtrack and a talking dog
The Independent
What the coverage says
John Lewis has released its festive commercial for 2026, featuring Dame Kristin Scott Thomas as a glamorous grandmother searching for a gift superior to money in a holiday card. The Independent notes that the campaign carries the tagline "Don't give up on giving" and centers on a tuk-tuk journey around London. The Guardian adds that the production features a talking toy dog named Pickles, voiced by Paul Whitehouse, and marks two decades of major holiday advertisements from the company. A soundtrack by Sam Fender accompanies the campaign.
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