Overview
- The 90-second film is set in Christmas Eve traffic to Chris Rea’s Driving Home for Christmas, with M&S saying the song captures the start of the festivities for many shoppers.
- Dawn French appears both on screen and as the returning Fairy character, who turns an M&S delivery truck into a pop-up party.
- Tom Kerridge makes a brief appearance, with his Food-To-Order creations featured this season, including an Ultimate Beef Wellington and a British Turkey and Stuffing Wellington.
- The advert highlights party food such as Handmade Paella Bites, Crispy Fish, Chip and Pea Bites, and Tom Kerridge’s Pork & Mushroom Pâté.
- French’s Per Una Chiffon Subtle Sequin Mini Tiered Dress priced at £65 is trending on the M&S website, with some regular-fit sizes already sold out and the item flagged as a best-seller.