Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of the year $ 5,983 $ 5,891
Goodwill, Acquired During Period (9) 116
Foreign currency translation adjustments 4 (23)
Other   (1)
Balance, ending of the year 5,978 5,983
QVC [Member]
    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of the year 5,363 5,395
Goodwill, Acquired During Period   0
Foreign currency translation adjustments (9) (23)
Other 0 (9)
Balance, ending of the year 5,354 5,363
E-commerce [Member]
    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of the year 620 496
Goodwill, Acquired During Period   116
Foreign currency translation adjustments 0 0
Other 4 8
Balance, ending of the year $ 624 $ 620