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WATCH Lidl recruits Barry from EastEnders for musical 2026 Christmas campaign

Lidl has teamed up with EastEnders star Shaun Williamson, best known for playing Barry Evans in the BBC soap, to front its 2026 Christmas advertising campaign.

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