It would appear Nigella Lawson's passionate attitude to food extends beyond her own cooking to more down-to-earth culinary pleasures.

Today, British supermarket Marks & Spencer threw its hat in the ring as it joined Asda, Morrisons, Shelter and Aldi in putting out its festive campaign.

The highly popular vegetable returns for his ninth Christmas in the supermarket's latest advert that is already a hit with loyal fans.