{"id":25150,"date":"2022-11-04T01:01:35","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T00:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1732208"},"modified":"2022-11-04T01:43:28","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T00:43:28","slug":"lidl-unveils-adorable-superstar-bear-for-christmas-advert-2022","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/lidl-unveils-adorable-superstar-bear-for-christmas-advert-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Lidl unveils adorable superstar bear for Christmas advert 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Helen Daly\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Friday, 04 November 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Supermarket giant Lidl has unveiled its Christmas advert for 2022, and it\u2019s a pretty cute one.<\/p>\n<p>The story follows Lidl Bear, a cute teddy who dons a very apt jumper featuring the shop\u2019s branding across it, after the bear\u2019s owner\u2019s dad accidentally shrunk his jumper.<\/p>\n<p>Poker-faced Lidl Bear becomes a superstar when people become obsessed with the cute toy in the aisles of Lidl.<\/p> <p>A life of showbiz awaits Lidl Bear but as is typical, he gets whisked away in celebrity culture and becomes wrapped up in tabloid scandals.<\/p>\n<p>He sees an appeal from the little girl who used to own him, who explains she just wants her bear back.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;height:\" max-height:=\"\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p>After having his heart strings firmly tugged on, he decides to give up his life of celebrity and manages to make it home in time for Christmas dinner with his family.<\/p>\n<p>You can watch the video here:<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"&quot;Watch\" story=\"\" of=\"\" lidl=\"\" bear=\"\" width=\"&quot;200&quot;\" height=\"&quot;113&quot;\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NVrrXKN4Cww?feature=oembed&quot;\" frameborder=\"&quot;0&quot;\" allow=\"&quot;accelerometer;\" autoplay=\"\" clipboard-write=\"\" encrypted-media=\"\" gyroscope=\"\" picture-in-picture=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>Lidl has chosen not to sell the bear in store, choosing instead to donate to charities \u2013 in particular, toys.<\/p>\n<p>The store will be accepting all donations from toys, games and puzzles, to arts and crafts for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>As well as this, Lidl has committed to donating \u00a3250,000 to charity across Christmas, including \u00a3125,000 for the toy bank initiative. On top of that, Lidl GB will donate festive food items to local charities and community groups which will equate to over a million meals.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the advert, Claire Farrant, marketing director at Lidl GB, said: \u201cWhat stands Lidl Bear apart from other Christmas characters is its hilarious, deadpan expression. By displaying no emotion it manages to create humour and deliver our message about what\u2019s actually important this Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou also won\u2019t be seeing Lidl Bear for sale in any of our stores \u2013 because, in the face of unrealistic Christmas expectations and pressure, we know what really matters is being with the people we care about.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;height:\" max-height:=\"\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C194&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C194&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C229&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C229&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C261&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C261&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=502%2C324&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=502%2C324&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=502%2C324&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=502%2C324&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C263&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C263&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=502%2C324&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=502%2C324&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1732222\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/lidl-2-957e1d9.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=502%2C324&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p>Peter de Roos, chief commercial officer at Lidl GB, added: \u201cInstead of selling Lidl Bear, we\u2019re asking everyone who can to spare a bear, and other toys, to give to those in need this Christmas. From Kevin to Percy and everything in-between, all toys will be welcomed with open arms \u2013 because there\u2019s room for everyone at the table this Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can catch the advert tonight for the first time (4th November) on ITV during Coronation Street.<\/p>\n<p>On top of the festive advert, Lidl has announced it will be bringing back two favourites from previous years: the Lidl Branded Christmas Jumper and the sell-out Deluxe Pigs in Blanket Pizza.<\/p>\n<p>Those wishing to buy both items will find the jumper in stores from 24th November and the pizza from 8th December.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/best-christmas-adverts-2022\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Best Christmas adverts 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/entertainment\/john-lewis-christmas-advert-2022\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">When is the John Lewis Christmas Advert 2022 released? 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