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Guarantor/Non-Guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information (Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details)

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Guarantor/Non-Guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information (Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (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
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income $ 139 $ 157 $ 245 $ 296
Foreign currency translation adjustments (16) (49) (107) (36)
Total comprehensive income (loss) 123 108 138 260
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (7) (19) (6) (23)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder 116 89 132 237
Parent company
       
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income 139 157 245 296
Foreign currency translation adjustments (16) (49) (107) (36)
Total comprehensive income (loss) 123 108 138 260
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (7) (19) (6) (23)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder 116 89 132 237
Guarantor subsidiaries
       
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income 67 87 146 161
Foreign currency translation adjustments 0 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income (loss) 67 87 146 161
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 0 0 0 0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder 67 87 146 161
Non-guarantor subsidiaries
       
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income (24) 7 (31) 2
Foreign currency translation adjustments (16) (49) (107) (36)
Total comprehensive income (loss) (40) (42) (138) (34)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (7) (19) (6) (23)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder (47) (61) (144) (57)
Eliminations
       
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]        
Net income (43) (94) (115) (163)
Foreign currency translation adjustments 16 49 107 36
Total comprehensive income (loss) (27) (45) (8) (127)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 7 19 6 23
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder $ (20) $ (26) $ (2) $ (104)