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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Depreciation $ 30 $ 31 $ 126 $ 135 $ 128
Amortization of intangible assets 104 96 400 439 395
QVC-U.S.
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Depreciation 13 13 51 52 55
Amortization of intangible assets 88 80 338 376 334
QVC-Japan
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Depreciation 3 4 16 29 24
Amortization of intangible assets 2 3 10 12 14
QVC-Germany
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Depreciation 8 9 31 33 32
Amortization of intangible assets 9 8 33 36 36
QVC-U.K.
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Depreciation 4 3 21 13 14
Amortization of intangible assets 3 3 12 11 11
QVC-Italy
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Depreciation 2 2 7 8 3
Amortization of intangible assets $ 2 $ 2 $ 7 $ 4