Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details)

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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Total revenues $ 2,664 $ 2,314
Adjusted OIBDA 543 418
Expedia [Member]
   
Total revenues 1,012 816
Interactive Group [Member]
   
Total revenues 2,434 2,314
Adjusted OIBDA 437 419
Interactive Group [Member] | QVC [Member]
   
Total revenues 1,974 1,932
Adjusted OIBDA 404 390
Interactive Group [Member] | E-commerce [Member]
   
Total revenues 460 382
Adjusted OIBDA 39 34
Interactive Group [Member] | Corporate And Other [Member]
   
Total revenues 0 0
Adjusted OIBDA (6) (5)
Ventures Group [Member]
   
Total revenues 230 0
Adjusted OIBDA 106 (1)
Ventures Group [Member] | Corporate And Other [Member]
   
Total revenues 0 0
Adjusted OIBDA (3) (1)
Ventures Group [Member] | TripAdvisor, Inc. [Member]
   
Total revenues 230 0
Adjusted OIBDA $ 109 $ 0
Ventures Group [Member] | Expedia [Member]
   
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 17.00%