[1] Set in Victorian London, it featured a Jack the Ripper–style madman who stalked the streets and killed or stunned his victims by blowing them a raspberry.
The "Gentleman" listed as the co-writer was Gerald Wiley, the pseudonym used by Ronnie Barker as a comedy writer.
Plans for the project were cancelled due to Peter Sellers' Hollywood commitments.
[5] A stage version ran at the St. James Theatre in London from 30 October to 1 November 2015, with the premiere in aid of The Princes Trust.
Each evening a different mystery guest was cast as the Phantom and could be heard offstage until the reveal in the closing scenes.