Sahara with Michael Palin (2002)

S3E12 Bridge Party

Title: Bridge Gathering Plot: An unwavering and highly rational retiree is intent on ensuring that a railroad respects an agreement to raise a drawbridge at all costs. When the railroad levels a series of fabricated accusations against him, Lt. Parker's patience is pushed to its limits. To make matters worse, Det. Arcaro is already dealing with the fallout of losing a suspect in an elevator, which only heightens the tension.