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Discontinued Operations (Details)

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Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction   $ 9      
Revenue 497   2,008    
Corporate cash of group 896 1,793 896 847 1,353
Earnings (loss) before income taxes $ (74)   $ 628    
Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member]
         
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share $ 0.00   $ 0.00    
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share $ 0.00   $ 0.00    
Segment, Liberty Starz [Member]
         
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share $ 1.14   $ 3.47    
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share $ 1.09   $ 3.34    
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
         
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share $ (1.11)   $ 2.48    
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share $ (1.11)   $ 2.42