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November 2, 2026 · Industry Watch

Festive delivery mix-up reunites friends in Tesco campaign

Festive delivery mix-up reunites friends in Tesco campaign

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Roisin Conaty and Anna Maxwell Martin play former school friends brought together by an unexpected grocery delivery.

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Tesco’s 2026 Christmas advert stars comedian Roisin Conaty and actor Anna Maxwell Martin as old school friends who meet again unexpectedly.

According to The Grocer, the reunion unfolds after a festive grocery delivery goes awry, providing the premise for the seasonal campaign.

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