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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
 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Assets $ 12,667   $ 13,056 $ 13,438  
Net capital expenditures 57 75 211 246 259
QVC-U.S.
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Assets 9,933   10,322 10,541  
Net capital expenditures 38   123    
QVC-Japan
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Assets 732   732 969  
Net capital expenditures (1)   16    
QVC-Germany
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Assets 1,103   1,109 1,064  
Net capital expenditures 4   28    
QVC-U.K.
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Assets 628   613 619  
Net capital expenditures 6   16    
QVC-Italy
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Assets 271   280 245  
Net capital expenditures $ 10   $ 28