John Lewis Christmas 2023: Ad and Release Date

Retailer's Christmas advert has become a British institution

John Lewis has revealed its 2023 Christmas advert, which is set to be another tearjerker. The advert, which is titled "The Beginner", tells the story of a young boy who is learning to play the piano.

The ad begins with the boy, who is named Sam, sitting at the piano in his living room. He is struggling to play a simple tune, and his father is sitting beside him, offering encouragement.

Sam's father tells him that everyone has to start somewhere, and that he will get better with practice. Sam takes his father's words to heart, and he begins to practice every day.

The ad is set to be a tearjerker

The advert is set to be another tearjerker, following in the footsteps of previous John Lewis Christmas adverts such as "The Man on the Moon" and "The Boy and the Piano".

The ad is directed by Oscar-winner Tom Hooper, who also directed The King's Speech and Les Misérables.

The song in the ad is a cover of a Frankie Goes to Hollywood classic

The song in the ad is a cover of the Frankie Goes to Hollywood classic "The Power of Love". The song is performed by Celeste, who is a rising star in the music industry.

The ad is set to be released in full on YouTube on November 10th. It will then be shown on TV for the first time during the break of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! on ITV on November 11th.

The John Lewis Christmas advert is a British institution, and it is always one of the most anticipated events of the festive season.

The 2023 advert is set to be another tearjerker, and it is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.