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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenue $ 8,623 $ 8,516 $ 8,268
Adjusted OIBDA 1,841 1,828 1,733
QVC-U.S.
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenue 5,844 5,585 5,412
Adjusted OIBDA 1,352 1,292 1,225
QVC-Japan
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenue 1,024 1,247 1,127
Adjusted OIBDA 212 279 241
QVC-Germany
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenue 971 956 1,068
Adjusted OIBDA 173 179 199
QVC-U.K.
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenue 657 641 626
Adjusted OIBDA 118 104 111
QVC-Italy
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net revenue 127 87 35
Adjusted OIBDA $ (14) $ (26) $ (43)