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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Assets | $ 13,056 | $ 13,438 |
| Capital expenditures | 211 | 246 |
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QVC-U.S.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Assets | 10,322 | 10,541 |
| Capital expenditures | 123 | 88 |
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QVC-Japan
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Assets | 732 | 969 |
| Capital expenditures | 16 | 105 |
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QVC-Germany
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Assets | 1,109 | 1,064 |
| Capital expenditures | 28 | 25 |
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QVC-U.K.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Assets | 613 | 619 |
| Capital expenditures | 16 | 22 |
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QVC-Italy
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Assets | 280 | 245 |
| Capital expenditures | $ 28 | $ 6 |
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Cash outflow for purchases of property, plant, and equipment No definition available.
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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