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James Norton Stars as Undercover Santa in New M&S Christmas Ad
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James Norton plays an undercover Santa in Marks and Spencer's new Christmas advert, launched on 6 November 2026. Lucy Punch stars as Mrs Claus, urging him to shave his beard and experience Christmas like everyone else. Katherine Jenkins provides a soundtrack cover of Heaven Is a Place on Earth. The Happy Valley actor said the brief felt warm, funny and full of festive spirit today.
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