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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Total revenues | $ 2,196 | $ 2,133 | $ 6,875 | $ 6,537 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 393 | 377 | 1,266 | 1,205 |
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QVC [Member]
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| Total revenues | 1,918 | 1,886 | 5,824 | 5,619 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 397 | 373 | 1,225 | 1,154 |
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E-commerce [Member]
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| Total revenues | 278 | 247 | 1,051 | 918 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 4 | 9 | 61 | 74 |
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Expedia [Member]
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| Total revenues | 3,055 | 2,662 | ||
| Adjusted OIBDA | 298 | 279 | 623 | 561 |
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Corporate And Other [Member]
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| Total revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | (8) | (5) | (20) | (23) |
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equity method elimination [Member]
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| Total revenues | (1,199) | (1,021) | (3,055) | (2,662) |
| Adjusted OIBDA | (298) | (279) | (623) | (561) |
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Expedia [Member]
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| Total revenues | $ 1,199 | $ 1,021 | ||