Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Earrings Per Share Basic and Diluted) (Details)

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Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Earrings Per Share Basic and Diluted) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
       
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]        
Basic, Weighted average number of shares outstanding       81
Diluted, Weighted average number of shares outstanding       83
Segment, Liberty Starz [Member]
       
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]        
Basic, Weighted average number of shares outstanding       51
Diluted, Weighted average number of shares outstanding       53
Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member]
       
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]        
Basic, Weighted average number of shares outstanding 553 599 563 599
Stock options 9 8 9 7
Diluted, Weighted average number of shares outstanding 562 607 572 606
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 7