Tears Vs tinsel: John Lewis and Lidl go head-to-head in Christmas advert battle

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Barry from EastEnders are battling it out for festive attention as John Lewis and Lidl unveil two very different Christmas adverts hours apart. One tugs at the heartstrings, the other turns up the volume on festive fun

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