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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
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenue $ 2,014 $ 1,961 $ 4,000 $ 3,935
Adjusted OIBDA 439 434 851 838
QVC-U.S.
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenue 1,352 1,312 2,657 2,609
Adjusted OIBDA 325 320 626 611
QVC-Japan
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenue 223 260 457 516
Adjusted OIBDA 43 57 90 111
QVC-Germany
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenue 227 207 477 457
Adjusted OIBDA 40 35 79 78
QVC-U.K.
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenue 178 153 343 293
Adjusted OIBDA 33 26 60 45
QVC-Italy
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net revenue 34 29 66 60
Adjusted OIBDA $ (2) $ (4) $ (4) $ (7)