The 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert is here – and it’s Kristin Scott Thomas v Pickles the evil AI overlord puppy!
Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the retailer’s ‘Don’t give up on giving’ Christmas campaign, with Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones

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The 2026 John Lewis Christmas advert is here – and it’s Kristin Scott Thomas v Pickles the evil AI overlord puppy! (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
This year’s festive special looks forward to the time when chatbots reign supreme and humans prepare to be stamped out for ever. What a treat! John Lewis Christmas ad stars Kristin Scott Thomas as glamorous granny on a gift hunt The John Lewis Christmas…
John Lewis' star-studded Christmas advert has landed – here's everything you can shop (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
Kristin Scott Thomas and Paul Whitehouse star in the retailer’s ‘Don’t give up on giving’ Christmas campaign, with Sam Fender covering The Rolling Stones
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