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Guarantor/Non-Guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information (Narrative) (Details)

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Guarantor/Non-Guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Guaranor Non-guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]              
Subsidiary Guarantors, Ownership Percentage 100.00%   100.00%   100.00%    
Intercompany accounts payable (receivable) $ 0   $ 0   $ 0 $ 0  
QVC, Inc. shareholder's equity 5,996   5,996   6,222 6,690  
Net revenue 2,014 1,961 4,000 3,935 8,623 8,516 8,268
Cost of goods sold 1,250 1,227 2,506 2,479 5,465 5,419 5,278
Operating 180 171 358 344 740 715 744
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 10 13 19 25 45 63 52
Net cash provided by operating activities     549 442 973 1,206 818
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities     (65) (100) (270) (344) (256)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities     (387) (437) (763) (862) (627)
Parent Company
              
Guaranor Non-guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]              
Intercompany accounts payable (receivable) 1,084   1,084   1,019 829  
QVC, Inc. shareholder's equity 5,996   5,996   6,222 6,690  
Net revenue 1,368 1,326 2,692 2,640 5,914 5,653 5,485
Cost of goods sold 850 836 1,692 1,679 3,804 3,644 3,507
Operating 42 38 82 75 168 140 166
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 10 13 19 25 45 63 52
Net cash provided by operating activities     217 275 379 462 225
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities     40 229 263 366 271
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities     (317) (571) (639) (756) (537)
Parent Company | Adjustment
              
Guaranor Non-guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]              
Intercompany accounts payable (receivable)           1,055  
Net revenue   58   112   231 199
Cost of goods sold       11   69 73
Operating   9   17   33 25
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest           63 52
Net cash provided by operating activities       83   156 103
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities       34   101 37
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities       117   55 140
Guarantor Subsidiaries
              
Guaranor Non-guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]              
Intercompany accounts payable (receivable) (814)   (814)   (879) (816)  
QVC, Inc. shareholder's equity 4,146   4,146   4,248 4,466  
Net revenue 187 182 364 365 841 819 790
Cost of goods sold 23 23 48 49 107 116 120
Operating 49 48 95 93 214 206 201
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Net cash provided by operating activities     172 115 389 412 380
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities     18 124 213 259 180
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities     (161) (240) (634) (729) (497)
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Adjustment
              
Guaranor Non-guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]              
QVC, Inc. shareholder's equity           405  
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities           49  
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities           48  
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
              
Guaranor Non-guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]              
Intercompany accounts payable (receivable) (270)   (270)   (140) (13)  
QVC, Inc. shareholder's equity 2,348   2,348   2,274 2,216  
Net revenue 692 681 1,399 1,389 2,914 3,078 2,988
Cost of goods sold 432 427 878 871 1,831 1,941 1,906
Operating 89 85 181 176 358 369 377
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 10 13 19 25 45 63 52
Net cash provided by operating activities     160 52 205 332 213
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities     38 (46) (101) (261) (169)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities     (70) (33) (135) (85) (131)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Adjustment
              
Guaranor Non-guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]              
Intercompany accounts payable (receivable)           650  
QVC, Inc. shareholder's equity           650  
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities       $ 83   $ 152 $ 106