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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX 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]          
Assets $ 12,898   $ 13,438 $ 13,570  
Net capital expenditures 33 45 246 259 220
QVC-U.S.
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Assets 10,216   10,541 10,682  
Net capital expenditures 14   88 101  
QVC-Japan
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Assets 819   969 959  
Net capital expenditures 11   105 63  
QVC-Germany
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Assets 1,043   1,064 1,112  
Net capital expenditures 5   25 35  
QVC-U.K.
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Assets 581   619 577  
Net capital expenditures 2   22 53  
QVC-Italy
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Assets 239   245 240  
Net capital expenditures $ 1   $ 6 $ 7