 As a broadcaster, Blishen did some notable work with the BBC's African Service and later was a presenter of the BBC Radio 4 programme "A Good Read" and regular contributor to "Stop the Week".He also compiled a number of collections in the Kingfisher "Treasury of Stories" series and "Children’s Classics to Read Aloud".In June 1995, Blishen was awarded an Honorary Degree from the Open University as Doctor of the University.