During his career, Bastable produced and presented many one-off programmes, including historical documentaries and current affairs programmes, and presented and commentated on many outside and sporting events. He presented two series of Problems (1976–77), a programme on sexual difficulties, screened late, and with Claire Rayner in the first series, and Jenny Conway and Paul Brown for the entire run. For Thames he presented the Drive-In programme with Shaw Taylor from 1973 to 1978, and also its successor Wheels from 1980 to 1981.
Bastable produced and showcased a wide range of programs during his career, including documentaries on historical topics and current affairs shows. He also commentated on various sports events and presented two series of Problems (1976–77), addressing sensitive issues such as sexual difficulties. Additionally, he hosted the Drive-In program with Shaw Taylor from 1973 to 1978 and its successor Wheels from 1980 to 1981.