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Dame Kristin Scott Thomas plays grandmother Gloria in a scene from John Lewis's Christmas TV advert

Dear John Lewis, grannies are worth more than a costly Christmas gift Susan Dalgety

Every iconic cover from John Lewis' Christmas adverts, ranked

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas stars in this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert.

John Lewis Christmas advert stars Dame Kristin Scott Thomas

John Lewis sees losses deepen as consumers hold back on big-ticket spending

I raced back to store but the coveted summer item was gone Gaby Soutar

Even small additional uplifts are adding to the now substantial financial burden facing the retail sector

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I'm buying a real Christmas tree in Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

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It’s time to invent some new rules for Christmas Janet Christie

First look at John Lewis Christmas advert

First look at John Lewis Christmas advert as it arrives early

John Lewis Christmas advert 2025

John Lewis Xmas ad has people ‘bawling their eyes out’ at breakfast

A pet penguin is desperate to find true love, bingeing on romantic movies and gazing in wonder at happy couples. The small boy who owns him orders him a bride for Christmas, but it turns out Monty's actually a cuddly toy brought to life by the magic of imagination. Tom Odell provides the song - a cover of John Lennon's 'Real Love'.

Every John Lewis Christmas advert ranked from best to worst

A still from The Gifting Hour - John Lewis Christmas advert. Photo: John Lewis

John Lewis drops massive Xmas ad hint - as fans ‘figure out’ song

Still image from The Gifting Hour advert. Photo: John Lewis

Huge John Lewis Christmas advert clue that points to release date

A still from The Gifting Hour - John Lewis Christmas advert. Photo: John Lewis

John Lewis is making a 'big change' for its 2025 Christmas Advert

The Gifting Hour is here - but how does it compare to past John Lewis efforts? Photo: John Lewis

The huge star who is tipped for John Lewis Christmas Advert song

The employee-owned John Lewis Partnership encompasses the upmarket Waitrose grocery business.

John Lewis losses widen but has ‘darling of the middle classes’ turned a corner?

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Department store chain to hire 13,700 Christmas staff – how to apply

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Iconic fashion chain returns to UK high streets – all store locations

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Still from the John Lewis Christmas advert 2024. Photo: John Lewis

John Lewis Xmas advert potential release date pinpointed

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An employee stocks shelves at a Tesco supermarket in central London in 2021 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Top-paying UK retailers of 2025 revealed as wage competition heats up

I’m an airfryer expert - here’s my secret to avoiding a ‘soggy bottom’

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Two British retail giants boost wages - but staff miss out on bonus

John Lewis profits rise.

Business in 2 minutes: John Lewis profits up but no staff bonus

Coffee could soon outprice a pint says expert

The annual event is dubbed ‘the Oscars of the charity world’

Ad Feature Lisa Snowdon to host 8th Annual Smiley Charity Film Awards

The Nespresso Vertuo Next has some really impressive features

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Gen Z have a lot to learn about life hacks

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Scots in for 'busy' Boxing Day despite 10% High Street footfall drop

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Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

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Best home furnishings and decor deals for Christmas
How to find great deals on home furnishings and decor in Black Friday sales from Dunelm to M&S - our writers have found the best offers for you

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This top-of-the-range Shark vacuum is still at a ludicrously low price

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Surge to bag half price Emporio Armani perfumes Black Friday offer

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Who is so far the bookies' favourite to earn the coveted 2024 Christmas Number One crown as we inch closer to Christmas?

Who is currently the favourite to win the 2024 Christmas chart race?

Waitrose's all-star Christmas advert. Photo: Waitrose

Waitrose stakes claim for best Christmas advert with all-star mystery

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Black Friday best household deals including Morphy Richards air fryer

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I survived watching 19 Christmas adverts in a row - and this was the worst.

This is the worst Christmas ad of 2024 - after watching every one

The best home gadget deals so far for Black Friday 2024

Still image from The Gifting Hour advert. Photo: John Lewis

John Lewis Christmas advert praised for 'beautiful' message

The Gifting Hour is here - but how does it compare to past John Lewis efforts? Photo: John Lewis

The best John Lewis Christmas ad ever and how 2024 compares

A still from The Gifting Hour - John Lewis Christmas advert. Photo: John Lewis

I love this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert - 3 reasons why

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