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Rachel Williams

M&S Christmas advert 2021 is here as Percy Pig comes to life voiced by Tom Holland

M&S has dropped its Christmas advert 2021 - and it's bound to get you in the festive spirit.

The sparkly new ad sees the retailers very own Percy Pig come to life for the very first time voiced by Spider-Man's Tom Holland.

The British-born actor is not the only A-lister to feature in the new advert, as Dawn French also makes an appearance as the magical fairy who brings him to life and helps him explore the shop floor.

This marks the first ever time that Percy Pig has been brought to life and it is just ahead of the nation's favourite pig's 30th birthday next year.

In the minute-long ad Percy is awakened in the middle of the night by the magical Christmas fairy, who accidentally drops her wand from the top of the tree.

This makes the Percy Pig stuffed toy to come to life and the two of them decide to go on a Christmas adventure around the M&S Foodhall.

It is the first ever time that Percy Pig has been brought to life. (Marks & Spencer/PA Wire)

Before exploring everything M&S Christmas has to offer, everyone's favourite pig exclaims: "Christmas? I have never had a Christmas before!"

During his tour, Percy gets to discover all the delicious delights that M&S are currently offering for the festive season, including the Collection Golden Blond Christmas Pudding and the Smoked Salmon, all which look to be a favourite for Christmas tables around the country this year.

Percy also excitedly discovers the yummy Triple Chocolate Panettone which sets his tail wagging in delight.

The advert also features another national treasure, as Dawn French voices the Christmas fairy. (Marks & Spencer/PA Wire)

Speaking of voicing Percy, the actor said: "I’ve loved Percy Pigs for as long as I can remember, and when I was asked to be his voice – his first EVER voice – it took me less than a second to say yes.

"Getting the snort right was a challenge, but I hope I nailed it and you all like what you hear! I did consider asking for a lifetime supply of Percy Pigs but I figured I’ve got to save room for all of that amazing M&S Christmas food!”

M&S are not the only retailer to have released their Christmas adverts recently, as John Lewis's annual Christmas advert also launched on TVs around the UK this morning.

The advert had been kept closely under wraps, but it was officially unveiled this morning and this year's advert features a young alien experiencing her first ever Christmas.

Disney also released their Christmas advert earlier this week, which features a heart-warming tale of family bonds.

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