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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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| Total revenues | $ 2,365 | $ 2,245 | $ 4,679 | $ 4,404 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 455 | 450 | 873 | 828 |
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QVC [Member]
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| Total revenues | 1,974 | 1,898 | 3,906 | 3,733 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 438 | 418 | 828 | 781 |
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E-commerce [Member]
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| Total revenues | 391 | 347 | 773 | 671 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 23 | 36 | 57 | 65 |
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Expedia [Member]
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| Total revenues | 1,856 | 1,641 | ||
| Adjusted OIBDA | 222 | 194 | 325 | 282 |
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Corporate And Other [Member]
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| Total revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | (6) | (4) | (12) | (18) |
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equity method elimination [Member]
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| Total revenues | (1,040) | (913) | (1,856) | (1,641) |
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ (222) | $ (194) | $ (325) | $ (282) |