I have published five poetry collections: Travelling to the Fish Orchards, On the Beach with Chet Baker and Writing King Kong, all from Seren and The Book of Snow from Two Rivers Press. A new collection, The House of Everything, was published by Seren in summer 2021.

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