After Xmas shop launch, John Lewis unveils Gift List vodcast with Angela Scanlon, Louis Theroux

John Lewis is going full-on festive for Christmas 2026. Not content with officially opening its Christmas Shop a full 17 weeks ahead The Big Day, 3 September also saw the launch of the ‘Gift List’, giving us all a look into the “highs and lows of gifting with some of the nation’s favourite celebrities”.

It’s a brand-new vodcast, hosted by “warm and witty” host broadcaster and presenter Angela Scanlon  with the first episode featuring fellow broadcaster Louis Theroux (pictured).

Scanlon chats candidly with well-known guests as she unlocks “unheard memories of gifting and self-gifting” and includes “funny anecdotes and embarrassing mis-gifts to heartwarming emotional stories and hilarious name-drops… this fresh take on gifting provides rich content that’s set to entertain viewers.” 

The new series will have six episodes, released every three weeks, with a new guest for each instalment including Daisy May Cooper, Tom Davis and Stephen Libby. 

It will be available for viewers on Youtube, Spotify, Apple podcasts, johnlewis.com as well as via social cutdowns and shorts.

Scanlon said: “We’ve all received that one gift that made us laugh, cry, or scratch our heads in total confusion – but whichever it is, it makes for a great story. So I’ve joined forces with gifting experts, John Lewis, to uncover these golden nuggets from some of my favourite people.”

John Lewis marketing & loyalty director Rosie Hanley said: “Nobody does gifting quite like John Lewis, and Gift List is a celebration of all the special, funny and unforgettable moments that are created by gifting. Angela Scanlon’s effortless humour and infectious energy make every interview feel like a catch-up over coffee with a close friend.”