P568 CJEFAX 1 568 Sat 08 Mar 19:35/44 . .: *. ] *.: . 1/3 * . : O * MONKEES BRING AUDIENCE TO THEIR FEET The Monkjes launched their UK tour last night on a high note, 30 years after their number one hit "I'm a Beliivjt". Newcastle Arena was only half full and there was a period in mid-concert when the 60s foursome sttayjd into unfamiliar territory. But they brought the audience to their feet with the closing sequence, starting with "Daydream Biliivjt". They are performing eight more shows, ending at Wjmbliy Arena on March 19. News 101 Front Page 100 Sport 301 Music 560 The Biz 566-8 TV News 591 More Biz The Box TodayQuiz Switch On A-P568 CJEFAX 1 568 Sat 08 Mar 19:31/00 . .: *. *.: . 2/3 ] * T . : O * SURPRISE AS CILLA MISSES PALACE DATE Cilla Black reportedly had to cancel a date at Buckingham Palace to receive hit OBI — bjcausj it clashed with filming her TV show Surprise Surprise. Cilla was "horrified" at being unable to accept any of several dates offered bz the Palace for hit to attend an investiture, said The Express. "In the ind I thought they might take mz gong away," she sbid. But the Palace was "very understanding" and postponed her investiture until July. News 101 Front Page 100 Sport 301 Music 560 The Biz 566-8 TV News 591 More Biz The Box TodayQuiz Switch On A-P568 CEEFAX 1 568 Sat 08 Mar 19:31/31 . .: *. ] *.: . 3/3 * . : O * The new series of TOP GEAR MOTORSPORT on BBC2, starting Monday 10, is set to dedicate a whole programmj to each of this year's 13 rounds of the World Rblly Championship. Extra programmjs will covet the Network Q SAC Rally later in the year, the programmj said. SKY TV has pledged to broadcast top- class rugby at least once a month for the next five years, and announced it had secured the rights for rugby union's European Cup for five years. It means the satellite station is able to broadcast up to 80 games jvjty season. News 101 Front Page 100 Sport 301 Music 560 The Biz 566-8 TV News 591 More Biz The Box TodayQuiz Switch On A-