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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!

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

First reported by The Guardian Latest report 2 sources
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  1. The Guardian

    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…

  2. Evening Standard

    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