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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, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | $ 2,020 | $ 1,947 | $ 6,020 | $ 5,882 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 439 | 408 | 1,290 | 1,246 |
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QVC-U.S.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 1,368 | 1,303 | 4,025 | 3,912 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 329 | 304 | 955 | 915 |
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QVC-Japan
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 216 | 236 | 673 | 752 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 41 | 46 | 131 | 157 |
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QVC-Germany
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 229 | 224 | 706 | 681 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 42 | 37 | 121 | 115 |
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QVC-U.K.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 173 | 156 | 516 | 449 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 31 | 26 | 91 | 71 |
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QVC-Italy
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 34 | 28 | 100 | 88 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | (1) | (5) | (5) | (12) |
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QVC-France
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ (3) | $ 0 | $ (3) | $ 0 |