I have published eight poetry collections, from Seren, Two Rivers Press and Paekakiriki Pres, the last being The House of Words in 2025. I am also an accessible broadcast historian, and as Head of BBC History I was commissioned to write Broadcasting Britain for the BBC's centenary.

I am also a poet who enjoys reading his work to an audience, having worked in theatre, TV and radio as actor, reader and animator. I also want to put poetry and creative writing at the heart of public engagement, encouraging creativity in others through innovative projects. Audiences have appreciated my genuine sense of engagement: 

“Robert Seatter is a witty, engaging and dynamic reader of his own work; his readings are a sheer pleasure – audiences delight in his charm and warmth. Book him!”

Catherine Smith, Lewes Poetry

In addition, I am a wide-ranging Arts professional. I regularly chair literary debates and discussions; I have been a lucid adjudicator of countless poetry competitions; and am an experienced arts trustee. I was Chair of The Poetry Trust which ran the acclaimed Aldeburgh Poetry Festival, and I am now Chair of The Poetry Archive.

Finally, I have worked in broadcasting, at the BBC, for over twenty years, in a range of roles, both in front of and behind the microphone/camera. My last role was Head of BBC History, telling the story of the Corporation at the heart of national life, as well as on the global stage.

I have won many awards and nominations for my poetry including National Poetry Competition, London Poetry, Forward Poetry Prize and Housman Poetry Prize. Critical response has been very positive:

“Fresh, uncluttered poetry… where a kind of luminous immanence is possible.”

Poetry Wales