Madagascar, Matches And Miriam O’Callaghan: The Best Of The Weekend’s TV

From a group of penguins to the Godfather, there's plenty to keep you entertained tonight! Saturday... Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa – RTÉ One (6.35pm) The escaped zoo animals find themselves face-to-face with their wild counterparts when they crash-land on the plains of Africa. With Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith. The Godfather – RTÉ Two (9.00pm) Francis Ford Coppola’s gangster drama about the patriarch of the Corleone crime family who entrusts control of his business to his three sons when he is hospitalised. Saturday Night with Miriam – RTÉ One (9.45pm) Weekly chat show consisting of interviews, showbiz reports, current affairs and human interest stories. Hosted by Miriam O’Callaghan. Sunday... Great Irish Journeys – RTÉ One (7.30pm) In the first of this series, Grainne Seoige follows in the footsteps of Unionist philosopher Thomas Carlyle and his Nationalist politician friend Charles Gavan Duffy. The Bucket List – RTÉ One (9.30pm) Comedy about two terminally-ill cancer patients from different walks of life who decide to do all the things they have always wanted to do. Starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. The Sunday Game – RTÉ Two (9.30pm) Des Cahill presents highlights of the weekend’s GAA fixtures including Dublin v Meath and Donegal v Monaghan.