Geoffrey Baskerville studied Modern History at Merton College, Oxford, before starting a career in arts administration, working largely with émigré Russians pursuing careers in the west. He subsequently turned to freelance writing and journalism and then joined the BBC, where he worked first as a diarist and subsequently as a producer of arts programmes for BBC Scotland, and as a presenter for Radio 3, Radio 4 and the World Service. He has now turned back to writing and editing, and is currently working on a biographical project about Peter Darrell, one of Britain’s most significant post-war choreographers and the founder of The Scottish Ballet.

Events participated in:

The British Country House and Its Secrets: Listen as Catherine Maxwell-Stuart introduces Ben Cowell OBE, Director-General of the Historic Houses association and author of the British Country House Revival, as he talks to Geoffrey Baskerville on The Rise and Fall of the Stately Home, and as Wessley Edmonds reveals how she found a letter from the Traquair House archives uncovering the story of an enslaved boys life. (2024)

Understanding Mary Queen of Scots: Join authors Rosemary Goring and Clare Hunter as they discuss the life, times, and embroidery ofMary Queen of Scots with Geofrey Baskerville. (2022)

Appointment in Arezzo: A Friendship with Muriel Spark: Alan Taylor talks to Geoffrey Baskerville about his latest book Appointment in Arezzo, documenting his friendship with the late Muriel Spark, and shedding light on the author’s remarkable life. (2018)

After Flodden: Listen as writer and journalist Rosemary Goring recounts tales of what came After Flodden, discussing her novel and the consequences of the disastrous battle of 1513 and the events that led to it. Geoffrey Baskerville asks the questions. (2017)

Jacobite Uprisings: 1715-2015: Catherine Muller Stuart introduces historians Professor Murray Pittock and Geoffrey Baskerville as they consider the Jacobite uprising and its impact on Scotland today. (2015)

Shingle Street: Geoffrey Baskerville talks to author and poet Blake Morrison about Shingle Street-his first full-length poetry collection for almost thirty years– detailing life on the Suffolk coast and haunting portraits of the past. (2015)

Reclaiming Traquair’s History: Geoffrey Baskerville talks to Flora and Catherine Maxwell Stuartas they discuss the history of Traquair during the 20th and 21st centuries and how the family brought the House back to public life. (2014)

A Sense of Place: Spend 45 minutes with US Pulitzer Prize winner poet Jorie Graham as she talks about her poetry, life and a sense of place. Geoffrey Baskerville poses the questions. (2013)

The Power of Music: Meet one of the world’s leading conductors, Maestro Valery Gergiev, as he talks to James Naughtie about his life, the power of music to uplift and heal, and how Russia convinced FIFA to let it host the world cup. Geoffrey Baskerville introduces. (2012)

The Stuart Dynasty in the Scottish Borders: Geoffrey Baskervillein conversation with Allan Massie and Catherine Muller Stuart on the legacy of the Stuart Dynasty. (2011)

Why Latin America Should Run the World: Join witty Columbian philosopher Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, with Geoffrey Baskerville to see why Latin America should rule the world! (2010)