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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 | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | $ 12,898 | $ 13,438 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 33 | 45 | 246 |
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QVC-U.S.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 10,216 | 10,541 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 14 | 88 | |
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QVC-Japan
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 819 | 969 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 11 | 105 | |
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QVC-Germany
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 1,043 | 1,064 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 5 | 25 | |
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QVC-U.K.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 581 | 619 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 2 | 22 | |
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QVC-Italy
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 239 | 245 | |
| Net capital expenditures | $ 1 | $ 6 | |