The start of the festive season is finally here, which means Christmas adverts have begun gracing screens across the UK.
December 25 is still 46 days away, but many retailers have already unleashed their big budget ads in an attempt to get a head start in the annual race to win the hearts – and cash – of the British consumers.
John Lewis, which famously kick-started the trend for extravagant Christmas commercials, has surprised viewers with a jolly campaign –
Wir gehen in die zweite Novemberwoche, was bedeutet, dass es die zweite Woche der McDonald’s Festive Wins ist.
Der Fast-Food-Riese hat Weihnachten in Großbritannien schon früh mit einer Reihe festlicher Angebote begonnen, die es Fans ermöglichen, Menü-Favoriten wie den Big Mac für nur 99 Pence zu ergattern.
Festive Wins verspricht jeden Tag im Monat ein heißes neues Angebot, wobei im November
To celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, Debenhams and Sainsbury’s used star power to create their festive ads.
Alison Hammond, Lisa Snowdon, Sophie Habboo and designer Zandra Rhodes – to name a few – feature in the star-studded Debenhams Wonderland is Waiting Christmas advert.
The festive feature shows a party scene featuring an array of favourite brands being used by some popular celebrity faces.
Elsewhere, Sainsbury’s brings the star power with Rick Astley, who is shopping for his
Asda may have teamed up with Michael Bublé for their Christmas advert, but the only name on people’s lips this festive season is Hannah Waddingham.
The West End legend, who got her big break on starring as Rebecca Welton on Ted Lasso, has been dubbed the new Queen of Christmas, thanks to her appearance in two festive ads.
And if that’s not enough, she has her very own Christmas musical special set to air on Apple TV+ later this month.
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Every year, households across the country get misty-eyed at the latest Christmas advert from John Lewis.
This November was no different, with the department store releasing ‘The Beginner’, which shows a middle-aged man struggle to learn how to skateboard.
At the end of the clip, it is revealed that his endeavour was to help bond with his foster daughter, who comes to visit clutching her own board.
To celebrate its release, MailOnline looks at exactly what it is about these
Naomi Biden has given a behind-the-scenes look at her festive bridal shower — 99 days before she and her fiancé, Peter Neal, are to tie the knot at the White House.
The 28-year-old, who is the eldest daughter of Hunter Biden and his ex-wife, Kathleen Buhle, took to Instagram on Friday to post photos from the intimate celebration attended by her loved ones, including her mother and younger sister Maisy.
‘Lucky to love and be loved by these ladies,’ she
Hunt saboteurs sparked a mass brawl with hunting supporters today as a traditional festive meet turned into a terrifying fight.
One of the activists punched one of the countrymen in the face as he tried to guide them away from the horses and hounds at the Avon Vale Hunt’s Boxing Day ride.
The pro-hunter defended himself as others tried to round on him, with one demonstrator trying to choke him from behind during the vicious attack in Lacock, near Chippenham,
This year gave 2020 a run for its money when it came to ever-changing health news. But how closely were you paying attention?
From the fastest vaccine drive in British history to fake meat at McDonald’s, test your memory with the ultimate Health Quiz of the Year. (Scroll down for the answers!)
1 As the vaccination programme kicked off in early January, GP hubs and pharmacies welcomed 15million of the UK’s most vulnerable for their first doses. But which of
The Queen will pay a moving tribute to her ‘beloved’ Prince Philip in tomorrow’s Christmas Day message while wearing the sapphire brooch she donned on her honeymoon in 1947 and again for her diamond wedding anniversary.
Facing her first festive season without her husband of 73 years, she has recorded a ‘particularly personal’ address to the nation.
Buckingham Palace has also announced that a service of thanksgiving for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh will take place at Westminster
