Phil Mitchell literally got offered a back, sack and crack on EastEnders

And all before the watershed.

EastEnders viewers are pretty hardy, having witnessed some seriously dark and gruesome stuff over the years but no-one was prepared for this. On last night's episode we saw Sharon encouraging Phil to relax. Suggesting he pamper himself, she handed him a leaflet for a local spa. "Spas are for blokes too, you know," she told him. "You can get 20 percent off a back, sack and crack wax today! "I'm being serious! You need to open yourself up to all possibilities." Poor old Phil was slightly mortified and needless to say, so were we.  

Exclusive photo of Phil Mitchell getting a back, sack and crack:#EastEnders pic.twitter.com/gx6lVTOvf5

— Fuzzy?Box (@FuzzyTellybox) November 30, 2017

The thought of Phil Mitchell getting a back, sack and crack? Thank you for that, #EastEnders... pic.twitter.com/xk5j7hKTDd

— Danny Hayes (@thedannyhayes) November 30, 2017

BBC threatens to show exclusive clips of Phil's back, sack and crack....#EastEnders pic.twitter.com/T1spgZBxIZ

— Sean Clarke (@SeanCla2012) November 30, 2017

Phil Mitchell having a back, crack and sack is not an image I want in my head ?? #EastEnders

— Claire Kearns (@Streep_Sarandon) November 30, 2017

Watching @bbceastenders Sharon telling Phil to get a 'Back, Sack and Crack' ???? Lord have mercy.... Do people not realise that some things cant be unheard ?

— Leanne Garner (@LeanneGarner15) December 1, 2017

Phil’s “back, sack & crack” gave me the dry boak

— Karen Murdoch (@KarMurdoch) November 30, 2017

Sharon tells Phil Mitchell he can get 20% off a back, sack and crack, and I'm facing seeing my dinner for a second time ? #EastEnders

— Lisa (@ell_jay) November 30, 2017

Go on Phil, have a back, crack n sack. Then your balls will look like your head.#EastEnders

— DeadWing (@stamfordstu) November 30, 2017

Is there some kind of helpline available for those affected by the scene?