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Business Acquisitions and Investments in Affiliates (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2014
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| Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||
| Business acquisition, cost of acquired entity, cash paid | $ 95us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross | |
| CNR Home Shopping Co., Ltd. | ||
| Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||
| Equity method investment, ownership percentage |
49.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage / dei_LegalEntityAxis = qvc_CnrHomeShoppingCoLtdMember |
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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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