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Debenhams Christmas advert brings Emily Atack and Mathew Horne together
Debenhams has released a four-minute Christmas advert starring Emily Atack as Tina and Mathew Horne as Chris.
Set around a village Christmas party, it follows Tina as she returns to her childhood home but struggles to feel festive.
She sees her childhood friend Chris, and the two gradually grow closer.
When singer Gabrielle is delayed by a snowstorm, Chris plays a song that matters to Tina; a power cut then plunges the village into darkness.
Gabrielle arrives after the power returns, and Tina and Chris reunite with a kiss.
Kym Marsh, style expert Mark Heyes and influencers also appear, supporting Debenhams’ message, “Christmas.
For Everyone.”
Debenhams’ new Christmas advert stars Emily Atack and Mathew Horne as childhood friends Tina and Chris.
The four-minute advert follows them reconnecting at a village festive party and sharing a kiss.
Kym Marsh plays the landlady, while singer Gabrielle appears as herself.
The story includes a power cut and Gabrielle’s delayed arrival after she is caught in a snowstorm.
Debenhams’ campaign message is “Christmas. For Everyone.”
- Who
- Emily Atack and Mathew Horne star as Tina and Chris. Kym Marsh and Gabrielle also appear.
- What
- Debenhams released a four-minute Christmas advert about childhood friends reconnecting at a village party.
- When
- Published on 15 October 2026.
- Where
- The advert is set at a village festive party and hall.
- Why
- Debenhams’ campaign focuses on unexpected moments and the people who show up when plans fall apart.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Tina sees her childhood friend Chris, and they begin to grow closer.
Gabrielle is caught in a snowstorm, and a neighbour’s Christmas lights cause a power cut.
Chris takes to the stage with his guitar and plays a song important to Tina.
Gabrielle arrives to perform, and Tina and Chris reunite with a kiss.
- Advert length
- Four minutes
- Tina
- Played by Emily Atack
- Chris
- Played by Mathew Horne
- Katie the landlady
- Played by Kym Marsh
- Campaign message
- Christmas. For Everyone.
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