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Goodwill (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2014
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | $ 5,197 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | (53) |
| Balance as of September 30, 2014 | 5,144 |
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QVC-U.S.
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | 4,190 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | 0 |
| Balance as of September 30, 2014 | 4,190 |
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QVC-Japan
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|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | 288 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | (10) |
| Balance as of September 30, 2014 | 278 |
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QVC-Germany
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|
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | 348 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | (26) |
| Balance as of September 30, 2014 | 322 |
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QVC-U.K.
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | 216 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | (5) |
| Balance as of September 30, 2014 | 211 |
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QVC-Italy
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2013 | 155 |
| Exchange rate fluctuations | (12) |
| Balance as of September 30, 2014 | $ 143 |