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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | $ 1,947 | $ 1,918 | $ 5,882 | $ 5,824 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 408 | 397 | 1,246 | 1,225 |
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QVC-U.S.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 1,303 | 1,237 | 3,912 | 3,757 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 304 | 278 | 915 | 863 |
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QVC-Japan
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 236 | 301 | 752 | 900 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 46 | 67 | 157 | 200 |
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QVC-Germany
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 224 | 211 | 681 | 668 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 37 | 36 | 115 | 121 |
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QVC-U.K.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 156 | 149 | 449 | 445 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 26 | 21 | 71 | 62 |
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QVC-Italy
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 28 | 20 | 88 | 54 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ (5) | $ (5) | $ (12) | $ (21) |