An Orpington street plays a central role in this year’s blockbuster John Lewis Christmas advert.

The opening and closing scenes were filmed on Friar Road, which was covered in fake snow for the occasion.

The advert begins with a young boy whose football has become stuck in a large tree on the roundabout.

The two-minute film is made up of nine animated vignettes by eight different artists, each depicting an act of kindness which inspires the recipient to pass on the goodwill.

Brit-award winner Celeste wrote the original song, called Give a Little Love, providing the soundtrack.

The film ends back on the roundabout in Orpington with the young boy and the message 'Give A Little Love' written in the sky above, while an animated plane flies overhead.

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Production parking was based in Goddington Park while the nearby church hall was used as a holding area.

This year's advert also aims to help at least 100,000 struggling families with food, comfort and emotional support, setting a target of £5 million for charities FareShare and Home-Start.