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Work of the Week
Christmas Ads from John Lewis, Argos, Very, Tesco, Sainsbury's, and more...
The best work, curated.
05 November 2026
Tales of Argos Past for Argos by T&P
Mascots Connie and Trevor return to help comedian Richard Ayoade, appearing as ghosts of Christmas past and present, to set the record straight, showing that Argos has gifts – not just toys – for everyone on the list.
For Gifts They’ll Really Love for Boots by WPP
This cheeky Christmas campaign plays out a familiar truth – the best gifts don’t end at Christmas, they become part of the everyday.
The Wrong Address for Tesco by BBH London
Featuring Roisin Conaty and Anna Maxwell Martin, this Christmas campaign tells a festive story of friendship with a delivery driver who after many years unexpectedly crosses paths again with old school friend.
Sainsbury's Big Delivery for Sainsburys by New Commercial Arts
The BFG is back for another Christmas, featuring the return of Annie and her colleague who take an epic journey together across Giant Country to help her giant friend while he feels under the weather.
All You Want For Christmas for Aldi by McCann
Aldi brings back its much-loved festive mascot, Kevin the Carrot, for another Christmas adventure, this time with a heartwarming story about family, friendship and the things that really matter.
Hamface for PETA by Pablo
This hardcore horror film-style campaign aims to expose the horrifying link between processed meat and cancer.
Frida: The Making of an Icon for Tate Modern by Ace of Hearts
Ahead of Day of the Dead celebration, the gallery shared its full campaign for its exhibition of the work of Frida Kahlo leaning into her unmistakable image.
Drop The Robot for Greater Anglia and C2C by Pablo
Featuring a family of robots, the campaign promotes the potential adventures families can have if they get off the couch and make use of these rail operators.
That's The Very Thing for Very by The Gate
The Christmas campaign introduces a new family of flamingos as brand ambassadors alongside a new brand platform.
Blows Its Own Trumpet for First Direct by VML UK
The outdoor stunt celebrates the bank being named Which? Banking Brand of the Year 2026.
Gloria and Pickles for John Lewis by Saatchi & Saatchi
Featuring Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and a surprising sidekick, this year's feel good ad sees her on a retail adventure to find something for the grandkids.
Helping Christmas Feel Magic for Tesco Ireland by BBH Dublin
The ad is designed to showcase the joy of Christmas, and Tesco’s real-life Santa’s helpers, through the eyes of one little boy.
Stories Movies Are Made Of for Beaverbrooks by Wonderhood Studios
As the jeweller sponsors Christmas movies on Sky through a series of cinematic idents, each film offers a glimpse into a bigger story through carefully crafted scenes and intriguing details, leaving audiences to fill in the gaps with a little imagination.
Britain's Bucket List for P&O Cruises by Pablo
The work has been developed by Pablo and media by WPP Media’s Wavemaker inviting the nation to share its biggest dreams.
Kira Needs A Happy Place for Dog's Trust by VCCP Blue
For Christmas, the campaign celebrates the extraordinary lengths people will go to help dogs find their forever homes.
Doom Burger for KFC by Mother
Ahead of the new film by Marvel Studios’, Avengers: Doomsday, KFC has struck a deal with the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s newest villain. All that was required was to make a menu dedicated to his name.
XBOX Series X-Bite for Xbox by McCann London
With Grand Theft Auto 6 released later this month, the gaming world is about to experience what life is like in Florida. This campaign is inspired by the wild things that happen in the state, with a custom-made alligator with a working XBOX Series X in its belly.
Even Bigger Black Friday Event for Currys by AMV BBDO
In its latest Beyond Techspectations instalment, the campaign features an in-store choir of male and female bodybuilder colleagues, growing larger as their performance reaches a crescendo.
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