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Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details)

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Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance, beginning of the year $ 5,983
Foreign currency translation adjustments 3
Other 1
Balance, ending of the year 5,987
QVC [Member]
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance, beginning of the year 5,363
Foreign currency translation adjustments 3
Other 0
Balance, ending of the year 5,366
E-commerce [Member]
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance, beginning of the year 620
Foreign currency translation adjustments 0
Other 1
Balance, ending of the year $ 621