'TV was made for George': Broadcaster George Negus remembered

RN Breakfast - Separate stories podcast

Australian broadcaster George Negus is being remembered as a powerful and charismatic journalist, following his death from Alzheimer's disease at 82 years of age.

Negus began his career in politics during the Whitlam government but moved to newspapers and television, hosting the ABC's inaugural Foreign Correspondent and was a foundation reporter for Nine's 60 Minutes.

• Guest: Ian Leslie, friend and former reporter 60 Minutes
• Producer: Joanna Crothers