If it was the Tony Robinson programme. I saw it and can say that it made some good observations.
1. Many many people of all religions believe & live the end time.
2. Some actively seek it.
3. Smart - Dumb balance or positive - negative at work
4. People bury their head in the sand.
5. Too big a problem to be sorted out
6. Too little too late.
I came away with the impression that you can only do YOUR best not to add to the problem.
BUT we are all caught up in it, by mere fact of being on the Planet.
The 'End Time' relates to the Human Race not the planet.