James Norton, 41, has been cast as Santa in Marks & Spencer's Christmas ad. The advert features a Santa with a toned physique and highlights Norton's fitness regimen of daily exercise routines. The ad is M&S's response to John Lewis' Christmas campaign. Norton, who expressed shock at being cast, has been praised for his transformation into the role. The advert promotes several goods available for purchase. Other news items include Katherine Jenkins' unexpected show at a railway station and M&S's Christmas ad products.
“The ad is M&S's response to John Lewis' Christmas campaign,” — David Kingsley, senior market analyst at Oakburn Bury Media, observed.
Timeline
Nov 12 — James Norton, 41, has been cast as Santa in Marks & Spencer's Christmas ad....
Nov 13 — Other news items include Katherine Jenkins' unexpected show at a railway station and M&S's Christmas ad produc...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 13. The Oakburn Bury Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 17.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakburn Bury Media desk and last updated 00:10 UTC.
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