John Lewis releases a first look at its 2026 Christmas advert ahead of the full campaign airing. The festive video features Dame Kristin Scott Thomas alongside a family-focused storyline, with outlets also describing the presence of a well-known British TV figure.
Several reports say the advert is the retailer’s 20th Christmas campaign and centres on a grandmother making a last-minute search for a thoughtful present. Music is framed as part of the package too: one source links the ad to a Sam Fender cover of a Rolling Stones classic. Other coverage focuses more on the headline celebrity casting, highlighting Kristin Scott Thomas and her role in bringing “magic” to the message, rather than detailing plot beats.
