What was the tv series about an older british man who helped people in trouble?

Question

This program was on in the late 80s or early 90s

Answer 1

I don't know about that one, but I do remember a show in which some guy goes around giving people having problems a million dollars.  I wouldn't mind either him or Ed McMahon paying me a call.  

Instead I get these letters from Nigeria.  Some dead relative over there is always kicking the bucket with his millions unprovided for.

Answer 2

The Equalizer. It was my favorite show. It stared Edward Woodward who played Robert McCall.