Christmas TV ads 2022

We've made a list, checked it twice, and created a gallery to fulfil your Christmas ad wishes.

The creativity workshops have been hard at work this year and there are some real treats on our TV screens. With cuddly toy offerings from M&S and Lidl, a visit from everyone's favourite Elf in Asda, the joys of giving being celebrated by Amazon and Boots, and a story shining a light on children in care from John Lewis – Christmas is covered.

Keep your eyes on this page for our favourite festive ads of 2022.


Ads featured in this gallery:

  • Aldi - Home Alone by McCann UK
  • Amazon - Joy is made by Lucky Generals
  • Asda - Have your Elf a Merry Christmas by Havas London
  • Boots - Joy For All by The Pharm
  • John Lewis - The Beginner by adam&eveDDB
  • Lidl - The Story of Lidl Bear by Accenture Song
  • M&S Clothing & Home - Gifts that give by House 337
  • M&S Food - Duckie (in-house)
  • McDonald's - The List by Leo Burnett 
  • Morrisons - Farmer Christmas by Publicis.Poke
  • Sainsbury's - Once Upon a Pud by Wieden & Kennedy London
  • Shelter - Brave Face by Don't Panic
  • Tesco - The Christmas Party by Bartle Bogle Hegarty
  • The National Lottery - A Christmas Love Story by adam&eveDDB
  • TK Maxx - Christmas Nailed by Widen + Kennedy London
  • Waitrose - It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas by adam&eveDDB
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