DWDVDF 123

The one hundred twenty-third issue of the Doctor Who DVD Files - "The Ultimate Build-up Doctor Who Encyclopaedia" had a cover date of 18 September 2013.

Magazine content
Collectable loose leaf pages divided into nine categories that could be filed accordingly.
 * The Doctor
 * Part 93: Neil and the Doctor
 * Fantasy author Neil Gaiman writes for Doctor Who!


 * Allies
 * John Riddell
 * This big-game hunter got the shock of his life.
 * Porridge
 * Meet the runaway "Emperor of the Known Universe".


 * Enemies
 * Tenza
 * Discover the secrets of this dangerous alien "cuckoo".


 * Behind the Scenes
 * PART 119 Fire and Ice!
 * Read our exclusive interview with director Chris Clough


 * Technology
 * Species matcher
 * A gift from the Doctor's godmother came in very handy …


 * Flashback
 * "Geronimo!"
 * Can the Doctor save the universe by restarting it?


 * DVD Episode Guide
 * Dragonfire
 * The Doctor and Mel visit Iceworld on Svartos…


 * Alien Worlds
 * Trenzalore
 * The Doctor has a secret he will take to his grave …

DVD release (with cover blurb)

 * Each issue came with a DVD release.
 * Reversible DVD sleeves enabled the collector to display one of two designs featuring either the Doctor and his enemies or his companions.


 * Dragonfire 
 * "I hope the dragon gets you in the night…"
 * The Doctor and Mel arrive on the planet Svartos in search of adventure. They soon learn the legend of a dragon roams the ice tunnels beneath a trading colony – and the fabulous treasure that it protects. With the help of intergalactic rogue Sabalom Glitz and Ace, a waitress from the other side of the universe, the pair set out to discover the secret of the Dragonfire …

Notable information

 * John Riddell was an Edwardian big-game hunter from 1902.
 * The Doctor's species matcher was apparently given to him as a present from his godmother — who had two heads and bad breath (twice).
 * The Tenza are psychic alien cuckoos who can change the perception of other life-forms to become more endearing to prospective parents.

Credits

 * Project Manager: not credited this issue
 * Group Editor: not credited this issue
 * Editor: Kieran Grant
 * Art Editor: Elanzi Smit
 * Designer: not credited this issue
 * Sub-Editor: Catherine Anderson
 * Contributing Writers: not credited this issue
 * Illustrators: none credited this issue