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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation $ 33 $ 33 $ 63 $ 64
Amortization of intangible assets 107 96 211 192
QVC-U.S.
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 14 13 27 26
Amortization of intangible assets 91 82 179 162
QVC-Japan
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 5 4 8 8
Amortization of intangible assets 2 2 4 5
QVC-Germany
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 8 8 16 17
Amortization of intangible assets 9 8 18 16
QVC-U.K.
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 5 7 9 10
Amortization of intangible assets 3 3 6 6
QVC-Italy
        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 1 1 3 3
Amortization of intangible assets $ 2 $ 1 $ 4 $ 3