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M&S's Christmas advert 2026: Amandaland's Lucy Punch and James Norton star in festive campaign

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Dave, H. (2026, November 6). M&S's Christmas advert 2026: Amandaland's Lucy Punch and James Norton star in festive campaign. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/m-s-christmas-advert-food-lucy-punch-b1303743.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-06 · by Hansveni Dave

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M&S has released its Christmas advert for 2026, starring actors James Norton and Lucy Punch, alongside a musical performance by Katherine Jenkins. The campaign showcases Santa's journey through various festive moments such as family gatherings, gift exchanges, and home decorations, emphasizing M&S’s role in providing products like pyjamas, food items, and turkeys for the holiday season. Notably, one-third of Christmas turkeys sold in the UK come from M&S, which also sells around three mince pies every second during the festive period.
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Marks & Spencer (M&S) launched its 2026 Christmas advertisement featuring James Norton and Lucy Punch, drawing significant praise from viewers for its humor and departure from traditional festive ads. In contrast to John Lewis’s criticized portrayal of wealth, M&S's ad shows an undercover Santa, played by Norton, venturing out into the world to experience Christmas differently after encouragement from Mrs Claus, played by Punch. The campaign includes appearances by Katherine Jenkins OBE, who provides a reimagined version of "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" as the season’s soundtrack. Social media users praised M&S's ad for its lightheartedness and creativity, with many comparing it favorably to John Lewis’s more serious approach.

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Organic Free Range Whole Bronze Turkey (Serves 6-9) Oakham™ Slow Cooked Turkey Joint with Pork & Italian Chestnut Stuffing (Serves 6) Collection Free Range Turkey Crown on the Bone (Serves 7-14) Christmas Vegan and Veggie If you do a plant-based Christmas like me, know that M&S have our Christmases covered.
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Bring the magic of M&S's Christmas advert home with its new festive food range · assertive framing

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The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. asserted
journalism → support → readers
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. uncertain
we → purchase → commission
Rivalling John Lewis for its starry cast, the advert features award-winning actor James Norton and Amandaland's Lucy Punch – plus a special appearance and recorded soundtrack from Katherine Jenkins OBE. asserted
advert → rival → Jenkins
As the voice of M&S Christmas, Katherine Jenkins brings the Home of Christmas campaign to life through music, reimagining the iconic Heaven Is a Place on Earth as the season's soundtrack. asserted
Heaven → bring → soundtrack
The campaign shows Santa leaving the North Pole behind and heading out into the world to experience Christmas from a different perspective after a little encouragement from Mrs Claus. asserted
Santa → show → Claus
His Christmas adventure takes him through the moments that make the season special: getting dressed up, gathering around a table of brilliant food, choosing gifts people will genuinely love and transforming the home for Christmas. asserted
people → take → Christmas
In fact, one in three Christmas turkeys sold in the UK come from M&S, while the retailer sells around three mince pies every second. asserted
retailer → sell → pies
With that in mind, here’s your ultimate M&S food guide to ensure your table is ready this Christmas. asserted
table → ’ → mind
How to order your M&S Christmas food in time To make sure your Christmas spread features all your M&S favourites, it’s best to book as early as possible to secure your preferred collection slot at your local store. asserted
it → order → store
Once you’ve paid a £50 deposit, you can browse the selection and build your perfect Christmas feast. asserted
you → pay → feast
Then, all that’s left to do is sit back and wait for collection day. asserted
that → leave → day
Here's what could be gracing your table this Christmas… M&S has plenty of tempting starters to kick off your festive feast, with 25 options to choose from, each featuring a signature Marks twist. uncertain
each → grace → twist
If you’re hosting the whole family, why not opt for the Build by Numbers Charcuterie & Antipasti Grazing Platter or the Ultimate Luxury Shellfish Platter? asserted
you → host → Charcuterie
For something a little more comforting, the Brie en Croûte makes a delicious centrepiece, while the British 32 Piece Garnish Selection is perfect for adding those finishing touches to your festive spread. asserted
Selection → make → spread
What better way to wow your guests this Christmas than with a showstopping centrepiece? asserted
way → wow → centrepiece
If you’re not one for turkey, there’s beef, outdoor-bred pork or slow-roasted lamb. asserted
you → ’re → turkey
M&S’s British Beef Wellington and lobster tails with langoustine and garlic butter are dishes that are sure to be spoken about on the family group chat every festive period. asserted
that → speak → chat
Collection Outdoor Bred Heritage Gold™ Dry Cured Crackling Gammon (Serves 6) Collection Butternut Squash, Brie & Caramelised Onion Wellington (Serves 4) Collection Wagyu Experience Box (Serves 4-8) Christmas Party Food Sides are what M&S do best. asserted
M&S → do → what
You can’t go wrong with crispy Goose Fat Roasting Potatoes and British Baby Parsnips to accompany your dinner. asserted
You → go → dinner
Try the Bubble & Squeak Vegetable Stacks, a festive delight that will impress any guest. asserted
that → try → guest
Bubble & Squeak Vegetable Stacks (Serves 2) Collection Goose Fat Roasting Potatoes (Serves 4) Collection British Outdoor Bred Pork, Italian Chestnuts, Pancetta, Calabrian Orange & Thyme Stuffing (Serves 12) Christmas Turkeys For many, a Christmas dinner is not a Christmas dinner without a Turkey. asserted
dinner → serve → Turkey
Choose from Free Range turkeys that serve up to 10 guests, or turkey crowns that serve up to 14 to complete your Christmas spread. asserted
that → choose → spread
Organic Free Range Whole Bronze Turkey (Serves 6-9) Oakham™ Slow Cooked Turkey Joint with Pork & Italian Chestnut Stuffing (Serves 6) Collection Free Range Turkey Crown on the Bone (Serves 7-14) Christmas Vegan and Veggie If you do a plant-based Christmas like me, know that M&S have our Christmases covered. asserted
Christmases → serve → me
There's nothing I hate more than a limited selection for vegans and veggies around the festive period. asserted
I → be → period
But at M&S, we can choose from a nut roast, no turkey crown or wellington to be the star of your Christmas dinner, accompanied by many delicious vegetarian and vegan sides. asserted
we → choose → sides
Collection Vegetarian Nut Roast with Caramelised Nuts & Cranberries (Serves 4) Plant Kitchen No Turkey Crown (Serves 4) Collection Brussels Sprout & Leek Gratin (Serves 6) Christmas Desserts Nothing excites me more than the M&S dessert aisle, and during the festive period, it's at its most impressive. asserted
it → excite → period
There's a 12 Month Matured Christmas Pudding for those who want something more traditional and a Best Ever Yule Log for those who crave something sweet at the end of their dinner. asserted
who → be → dinner
Their British Cheeseboard Selection has you covered. asserted
you → have → ?
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