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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 | ||
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2013
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | $ 33 | $ 33 | $ 66 | $ 63 |
| Amortization | 112 | 107 | 223 | 211 |
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QVC-U.S.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 14 | 14 | 27 | 27 |
| Amortization | 99 | 91 | 192 | 179 |
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QVC-Japan
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Amortization | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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QVC-Germany
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 8 | 8 | 16 | 16 |
| Amortization | 8 | 9 | 19 | 18 |
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QVC-U.K.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 |
| Amortization | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 |
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QVC-Italy
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Amortization | $ 0 | $ 2 | $ 1 | $ 4 |