If I'm not correct Dick Klemensen's LITTLE SHOPPE OF HORRORS provided some details as to Peel's reluctance to continue acting after BOD in his BOD issue. I do recall that Peel was located later as a proprietor or part owner of an antique shop in the UK...happily employed I might add.
As for Hammer's suggested negative view on hiring gay artists for future productions; I think this suggestion has already been clearly proven unfounded. Let's hope Richard K will jump in soon and provide some insight of his own.