Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
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| Total revenues | $ 2,133 | $ 1,968 | $ 6,537 | $ 6,046 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 377 | 373 | 1,205 | 1,182 |
QVC [Member] |
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| Total revenues | 1,886 | 1,771 | 5,619 | 5,286 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 373 | 369 | 1,154 | 1,138 |
Corporate And Other [Member] |
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| Total revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | (5) | (6) | (23) | (12) |
E-commerce [Member] |
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| Total revenues | 247 | 197 | 918 | 760 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ 9 | $ 10 | $ 74 | $ 56 |
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- Definition Adjusted OIBDA
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- Definition Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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