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Long-Term Debt (Debt Securities That Are Not Reported At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure | $ 2,355 | $ 2,930 |
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Senior Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 | 244 |
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Senior Debentures [Member]
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| Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure | 845 | 849 |
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QVC Senior Secured Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure | $ 2,861 | $ 2,723 |
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- Definition
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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