Lidl’s Christmas advert features Barry from Eastenders singing Merry Christmas Everybody

Lidl is getting into the Christmas spirit with their festive twist on one of the UK’s best-loved songs, starring none other than Barry from EastEnders.

Actor Shaun Williamson, who is best known for playing Barry Evans in the BBC soap, takes centre stage in the supermarket’s new campaign, titled Lidl Christmas Everybody.

The track is a reworking of Slade’s classic Merry Christmas Everybody, with Williamson leading a festive singalong.

This comes after Emily Atack was spotted falling in love with a Gavin & Stacey star in the first major 2026 Christmas advert.

In Lidl’s music video, Williamson can be seen setting off with bags full of Lidl Christmas goodies, visiting neighbours.

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UNDER STRICT EMBARGO: TUESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER, 00:01, LONDON - Tis the season! Lidl is kicking off the festive feel-good factor with a musical bang, unveiling a new festive track, Lidl Christmas Everybody. A fun-filled reimagining of Slade?s much-loved Christmas classic, Merry Christmas Everybody, the track stars Shaun Williamson alongside some familiar faces, all coming together to spread a little festive cheer. With help from Lidl, Shaun sets out to sleigh Christmas in the music video, spreading festive magic from doorstep to doorstep and gathering a growing crowd of followers along the way. With bags bursting with Lidl seasonal goodies and a sleigh-load of Christmas spirit, Shaun is spotted in the video spreading joy to his neighbours and making their festive wishes come true. Joining the Barrioke host for this festive surprise are football legend Chris Kamara, Capital FM?s Kemi Rodgers and comedian and host Abi Clarke, bringing even more star power to this Christmas cracker. From Lidl turkeys and Brussels sprouts to chocolate gonks and legendary mince pies, Shaun has all the ingredients for a festive feast worth gobbling about - great food, good company and a little Lidl magic. Packed with seasonal favourites, it?s a celebration of everything that makes Christmas special, with great company, festive magic, and an award-winning feast that won?t break the bank. Backing up the celebrations with unbeatable value, Lidl was recently named ?Best Value Christmas Range? for 2026 by the Good Housekeeping Institute*.

Williamson said: ‘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!

‘Putting a fresh spin on such an iconic Christmas classic was brilliant fun, and I hope it gets everyone smiling, singing along and feeling that little bit of Christmas magic!’

Lidl GB marketing director Joanna Gomer said the campaign marked the start of the supermarket’s Christmas celebrations, but more festive surprises were still to come.

The supermarket is also promoting its Christmas food range, which it says has received more than 160 awards and endorsements this year.

UNDER STRICT EMBARGO: TUESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER, 00:01, LONDON - Tis the season! Lidl is kicking off the festive feel-good factor with a musical bang, unveiling a new festive track, Lidl Christmas Everybody. A fun-filled reimagining of Slade?s much-loved Christmas classic, Merry Christmas Everybody, the track stars Shaun Williamson alongside some familiar faces, all coming together to spread a little festive cheer. With help from Lidl, Shaun sets out to sleigh Christmas in the music video, spreading festive magic from doorstep to doorstep and gathering a growing crowd of followers along the way. With bags bursting with Lidl seasonal goodies and a sleigh-load of Christmas spirit, Shaun is spotted in the video spreading joy to his neighbours and making their festive wishes come true. Joining the Barrioke host for this festive surprise are football legend Chris Kamara, Capital FM?s Kemi Rodgers and comedian and host Abi Clarke, bringing even more star power to this Christmas cracker. From Lidl turkeys and Brussels sprouts to chocolate gonks and legendary mince pies, Shaun has all the ingredients for a festive feast worth gobbling about - great food, good company and a little Lidl magic. Packed with seasonal favourites, it?s a celebration of everything that makes Christmas special, with great company, festive magic, and an award-winning feast that won?t break the bank. Backing up the celebrations with unbeatable value, Lidl was recently named ?Best Value Christmas Range? for 2026 by the Good Housekeeping Institute*.

The campaign also coincides with the return of Lidl’s Toy Bank, which encourages shoppers to donate unopened toys and gifts in stores across Great Britain.

Running from November 5 to December 16, the initiative is organised with charity network Neighbourly and has distributed more than 250,000 toys over the past four years.

Donations will be passed on to children through local charities, food banks and community groups.

Watch Lidl’s full ‘Lidl Christmas Everybody’ music video here.

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