 However, in early 1981 those who were eagerly awaiting the return of "Doctor Who" after the summer non-ratings period were dismayed to find an unknown Japanese fantasy series called "Monkey" screening in what had become the traditional timeslot for "The Goodies" & "Doctor Who".Following increasing complaints about the volume of "Doctor Who" repeats, the ABC took the decision not to screen the show at all during 1981.Early 1981 also saw the departure of the longest running Doctor, Tom Baker.