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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.

Part 93: Neil and the Doctor
Fantasy author Neil Gaiman writes for Doctor Who!
John Riddell
This big-game hunter got the shock of his life.
Porridge
Meet the runaway "Emperor of the Known Universe".
Tenza
Discover the secrets of this dangerous alien "cuckoo".
PART 119 Fire and Ice!
Read our exclusive interview with director Chris Clough
Species matcher
A gift from the Doctor's godmother came in very handy ...
"Geronimo!"
Can the Doctor save the universe by restarting it?
Dragonfire
The Doctor and Mel visit Iceworld on Svartos...
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.
"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

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