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

Evening Standard · Hansveni Dave · 2026-11-06 13:05 UTC

High street giant brings fashion, home and beauty together for festive campaign

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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.

It’s the first time since 2017 that M&S has brought the best of food, fashion, home and beauty together in one campaign. James stars as an incognito Santa, alongside Lucy as a glamorous Mrs Claus.

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