I have published seven poetry collections: Travelling to the Fish Orchards, On the Beach with Chet Baker, Writing King Kong and The House of Everything, all from Seren and The Book of Snow from Two Rivers Press. Two new collections, My Lover as Houdini and The Cello & the Nightingale were published by Paekakariki Press in 2024.

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. 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. At present, I am 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