John Lewis Christmas advert 2014: The Beatles soundtrack Monty the Penguin in this year's ad

John Lewis have released their Christmas advert for 2014 - the tale of Monty The Penguin, with a little help from The Beatles.

The two minute advert Monty's Christmas shows a young boy and his pet penguin, but as the £1m film continues the bird becomes wistful and yearning for a penguin girlfriend.

Come Christmas morning - and thanks to John Lewis of course - his wish is granted.

The action plays out over a soundtrack of The Beatles' Real Love, originally written by John Lennon and now covered by Tom Odell.

The chain, which has a flagship store in Liverpool One, is famous for it's Christmas adverts.

Last year, Lily Allen sang over The Bare and the Hare, a Christmas cartoon, which was credited with boosting sales by as much as 6.9%.