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Shop the John Lewis Christmas Advert 2026: Pickles, the Gran Cave and Gloria’s Gorgeous Wardrobe

John Lewis Christmas Advert 2026 Gloria dancing with the grandchildren

Kristin Scott Thomas, a talking wooden dog and a secret disco den. Here’s how to bring a little bit of Gloria and Pickles home this Christmas.

Shop the John Lewis Christmas advert 2026, and you’ll have the chicest Christmas on the street. We’ve watched Gloria and Pickles more times than we’d like to admit. And every single time, we’ve wanted to hit pause and go shopping.

The good news? Practically everything in the ad is available at John Lewis. From Gloria’s elegant wardrobe to every twinkly corner of the Gran Cave, it’s all there. So we’ve rounded up our favourite finds, starting with the star of the show himself.

Quick recap: what happens in Gloria and Pickles?

It’s Christmas Eve, and Gloria (Dame Kristin Scott Thomas) is getting ready for her daughter’s family to arrive. When her grandchildren, Freddie and Maggie, seem more interested in lunch than her old toys, she gives up and pops cash in their Christmas cards.

That’s when Pickles, her childhood pull-along dog, springs to life. Voiced by Paul Whitehouse, he tells her firmly, “You can do better than cash”, and drags her across London in a TukTuk on a last-minute gifting mission. On Christmas morning, the cards are empty. Instead, Gloria holds up a key and unlocks the Gran Cave, a sparkling den of disco balls, lights and music. We’d move in tomorrow.

Pickles the dog

Fisher-Price Classics Little Snoopy Pull-Along Toy – £12.99

John Lewis - Fisher-Price Classics Little Snoopy Pull-Along Toy

Let’s start with the scene-stealer. Pickles is a Fisher-Price Little Snoopy, a classic wooden pull-along that John Lewis has sold for 60 years. Snap him up for little ones, or for the grown-up who had one the first time round. Either way, expect happy tears on Christmas morning.

Want your very own Pickles under the tree? Find him here:

🔗 Shop the Fisher-Price Classics Little Snoopy Pull-Along Toy

Create your own Gran Cave

Honestly, the Gran Cave is the real winner of Christmas 2026. Here’s how to recreate it at home (no TukTuk required).

John Lewis Small Disco Ball Decoration – £20

Small Disco Ball Decoration, Dia.25cm

No Gran Cave is complete without a disco ball. Hang a few from the ceiling or tuck one into the tree, then dim the lights and watch the room sparkle.

Ready to get the party started? Grab yours here:

🔗 Shop the John Lewis Small Disco Ball Decoration

John Lewis 156 Multifunction LED Star Window Lights – £30

156 Multifunction LED Star Window Lights, Warm Whit

This glowing neon star brings instant retro party vibes. It looks fab on a shelf or a side table and, best of all, it works long after the tinsel comes down.

Fancy a little neon magic? Shop it here:

🔗 Shop the John Lewis Neon Star Light

John Lewis Velvet Round Pouffe, Teal – £70

John Lewis Velvet Round Pouffe, Teal

Somewhere to perch between dance moves? Yes please. This plush teal velvet pouffe adds a pop of jewel-toned colour to any room.

Find the perfect party perch here:

🔗 Shop the John Lewis Velvet Round Pouffe

Gloria’s Christmas decorations

John Lewis The Curator Frosted Orange Bauble – £8

The Curator Frosted Orange Bauble, Multi

A frosted orange bauble is a gorgeous twist on a classic Christmas tradition. It adds a warm, glowing pop of colour to any tree.

Add a little citrus sparkle to your tree:

John Lewis The Curator Frosted Orange Bauble – £8

John Lewis The Cherisher Heart Key Tree Decoration, Gold – £6

The Cherisher Heart Key Tree Decoration, Gold

This one gives us goosebumps. A golden heart key feels like a lovely little nod to Gloria’s big reveal. Hang it on the tree, or tie it to a gift for someone special.

Unlock some festive magic with this decoration:

🔗 Shop the John Lewis Heart Key Tree Decoration

And the soundtrack

Sam Fender, You Can’t Always Get What You Want (7″ Vinyl) – £14.99

Sam Fender’s cover of the Rolling Stones classic soundtracks the whole ad, and it’s lovely. Even better, John Lewis is donating all its profits from each record sold to Action for Children. Pop it on the turntable above and your Gran Cave is complete.

Our verdict

We came for Pickles and stayed for the Gran Cave. Gloria and Pickles is one of the most shoppable John Lewis adverts in years, with something for every person on your list. Most importantly, it’s a lovely reminder to put a little thought into giving this year. Don’t give up on giving, as Pickles would say. Now, if you’ll excuse us, we have a disco ball to hang.

👉 Catching up on the Christmas advert battle? See Sainsbury’s BFG advert, Tesco’s The Wrong Address and Lidl’s Christmas banger

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