GIVE A LITTLE LOVE
How to watch the John Lewis Christmas ad and bonus 30-second clip
JOHN Lewis has finally released its Christmas advert for 2020 along with a bonus 30-second clip - here’s how to watch both adverts.
The main two-minute clip, which is a joint release with sister retailer Waitrose, is titled Give a Little Love and encourages Brits to spread kindness.
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Inspired by gestures of goodwill seen during the coronavirus pandemic, the advert sees different acts of kindness being played out.
Instead of telling just one story, this year’s ad features nine different scenes with each being made from a different art form, including live action, CGI and animation.
The scenes are tied together by a heart emblem which is passed from scene to scene as good deeds are carried out.
In another move away from previous years, the 2020 release is the first to feature an original artist instead of a cover.
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British soul singer Celeste is the voice behind this year’s advert with her original song A Little Love.
John Lewis has also released an additional 30 second advert on the side which encourages people to donate to this year’s partner charities partners FareShare and Home-Start.
How do I watch the John Lewis adverts 2020?
The first advert is available to watch now on John Lewis and Waitrose’s social media pages, so and .
You can also watch it on the official John Lewis and Waitrose pages.
Watching online is free to do, so it won't cost you to watch the adverts.
Alternatively, you can watch the first one on The Sun website, and the second one at the top of this article too.
They’ll also be airing on TV, with both adverts getting their debut slot time tomorrow (November 14) during The Voice ad break on ITV.
The Voice starts at 8.40pm.
How to donate to the John Lewis charity appeal
There are several ways you can help support both FareShare and Home-Start through John Lewis.
The retailer says donations worth £3 would give a gift to a child and £10 would help pay for a permanent carer for a set amount of time.
- Make a charity donation which will be matched by the retailer to the value of £2million. Donations can be made by text or online through the John Lewis and Waitrose websites. Text "LOVE" to 70630 to donate £3, text "FAMILY" to donate £5, text "MEALS" to donate £10, or text "VISIT" to donate £20.
- Buy one of a variety of exclusive and limited edition campaign products - see the full merchandise range here. will give 100% of the profits to the charities.
- Shopping in one of the two retailers’ shops and using your My John Lewis and My Waitrose loyalty card which will trigger a 1p per transaction donation.
If you can't afford to donate, John Lewis is also encouraging people to show kindness to someone who needs it.
In addition, you can see if anyone in your local community needs support
What other Christmas adverts has John Lewis done?
Its 2019 release starred Edgar the excitable, but very accident-prone dragon, which was aired on November 14.
It followed the 2018 Elton John inspired advert, which saw the pop legend's life and career played out, on November 15 of that year.
Both the 2017 Moz the Monster and 2016 Buster the Boxer adverts came out on November 10.
And before those, the 2015 Man on the Moon and the 2014 Monty the Penguin adverts were released on November 6.
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