Marks & Spencer has won the Christmas advert war thanks to shirtless James Norton

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James Norton plays Santa as you’ve never seen him before in Marks & Spencer ’s brand new Christmas advert. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 4 are centre.
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M&S release star-studded Christmas advert with James Norton, Katherine Jenkins and Lucy Punch
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M&S reveals 2026 Christmas ad with line-up including James Norton, Lucy Punch and Katherine Jenkins
The ad will make its TV debut on Friday
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James Norton Plays Santa As You've Never Seen Him Before In M&S' New Christmas Advert
James Norton plays Santa as you’ve never seen him before in Marks & Spencer ’s brand new Christmas advert. On Friday morning, the retailer unveiled its festive ad campaign, featuring the House Of The Dragon actor as an undercover Father Christmas. In the ad, Santa – after a...
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James Norton is unrecognisable as Santa in M&S's star-studded Christmas advert
M&S has launched its 2026 Christmas advert starring James Norton as Santa, Lucy Punch as Mrs Claus and Katherine Jenkins singing Heaven Is a Place on Earth.
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Marks & Spencer has won the Christmas advert war thanks to shirtless James Norton
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