Generating over 400,000 views since its arrival online in November - Musician's Ben Potts and Andy Green from Sunderland and Newcastle share news of their 'Alternative John Lewis Advert 2019'.
The North-East England duo have self-funded the video to raise money for both Make A Wish UK and Age UK charities. The video was filmed in Hartlepool Hospital and tells the tale of a lonely Santa (played by Seamus O'Neill) delivering presents to sick children. Accompanying the emotive visual story line is Ben & Andy's rendition of Nothing Ever Happens by Del Amitri which also features live orchestra 'Crude Strings' and choral vocals from 'Tyneside Voices'.
Watch videoclip: https://youtu.be/RUSfOss6ymk
With an estimated 13,000 children to be spending Christmas in hospital and over 530,000 elderly people enduring the festive season alone this year - Ben & Andy are aiming to raise multiple thousands for both charities.