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Shaun Williamson stars in Lidl’s 2026 Christmas advert
Shaun Williamson leads Lidl’s 2026 Christmas advert, which has begun airing in the UK.
Williamson is best known for playing Barry Evans in EastEnders from 1994 to 2004.
The advert, called “Lidl Christmas Everybody”, reworks Slade’s song “Merry Christmas Everybody”.
Williamson delivers festive shopping to surprised neighbours, with Lidl food and seasonal products featured.
Former football commentator Chris Kamara, Capital FM presenter Kemi Rodgers and comedian Abi Clarke also appear.
The advert marks the start of Lidl’s Christmas celebrations, and the supermarket says more festive surprises and favourites are still to come.
Shaun Williamson stars in Lidl’s 2026 Christmas advert, titled “Lidl Christmas Everybody”.
The advert reworks Slade’s festive song “Merry Christmas Everybody”.
Williamson plays Barry Evans in EastEnders from 1994 to 2004.
The advert also features Chris Kamara, Kemi Rodgers and Abi Clarke.
It showcases Lidl’s seasonal range, including turkeys, Brussels sprouts, mince pies and chocolate gonks.
- Who
- Shaun Williamson stars in the advert, alongside Chris Kamara, Kemi Rodgers and Abi Clarke.
- What
- Lidl released its 2026 Christmas advert, “Lidl Christmas Everybody”, a reworking of Slade’s “Merry Christmas Everybody”.
- When
- The article was published on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- The advert is intended for television screens around the UK.
- Why
- Lidl said the advert marks the start of its Christmas celebrations and helps customers get ready for the festive season.
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- Advert title
- Lidl Christmas Everybody
- Star
- Shaun Williamson
- Other cast members
- Chris Kamara, Kemi Rodgers and Abi Clarke
- Song reworked
- Slade’s Merry Christmas Everybody
- Williamson’s EastEnders role
- Barry Evans, from 1994 to 2004
- Published
- November 3, 2026
What people are saying
Christmas is all about bringing people together, having fun and spreading a little festive cheer, so I jumped at the chance to help Lidl kick off the festive season in style!
There’s no better way to kick off the festive season than with a little music, a lot of fun and a Lidl twist on a Christmas classic.