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Significant Accounting Policies Goodwill (Details)

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Significant Accounting Policies Goodwill (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of December 31, 2013 $ 5,197 $ 5,234 $ 5,239
Goodwill, acquired     21
Exchange rate fluctuations 13 (37) (26)
Balance as of June 30, 2014 5,210 5,197 5,234
QVC-U.S.
      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of December 31, 2013 4,190 4,190 4,169
Goodwill, acquired     21
Exchange rate fluctuations 0 0 0
Balance as of June 30, 2014 4,190 4,190 4,190
QVC-Japan
      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of December 31, 2013 288 349 393
Goodwill, acquired     0
Exchange rate fluctuations 6 (61) (44)
Balance as of June 30, 2014 222 288 349
QVC-Germany
      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of December 31, 2013 348 334 328
Goodwill, acquired     0
Exchange rate fluctuations (3) 14 6
Balance as of June 30, 2014 345 348 334
QVC-U.K.
      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of December 31, 2013 216 212 203
Goodwill, acquired     0
Exchange rate fluctuations 11 4 9
Balance as of June 30, 2014 299 216 212
QVC-Italy
      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of December 31, 2013 155 149 146
Goodwill, acquired     0
Exchange rate fluctuations (1) 6 3
Balance as of June 30, 2014 $ 154 $ 155 $ 149