The Repair Shop's Christopher Shaw bid farewell to his colleague in an emotional tribute.
The book restorer shared a sweet post on Instagram, prompting fans of the show to share their support. Christopher confirmed the departure of TV director James Bainbridge, who he worked with on the BBC show.
He said: "So long, farewell to @bain_bow hope to see you in the future. Thank you for all your hard work #repairshop." The TV director responded: "Wonderful working with you and the gang!"