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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Other Information By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Total assets | $ 18,543 | $ 17,339 | |
| Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method | 1,309 | 1,135 | |
| Capital expenditures | 237 | 192 | |
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QVC [Member]
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| Total assets | 13,051 | ||
| Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method | 53 | ||
| Capital expenditures | 165 | ||
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E-commerce [Member]
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| Total assets | 1,533 | ||
| Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method | 11 | ||
| Capital expenditures | 72 | ||
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Expedia [Member]
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| Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method | 0 | ||
| Capital expenditures | 0 | ||
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Corporate And Other [Member]
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| Total assets | 3,959 | ||
| Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method | 1,245 | ||
| Capital expenditures | 0 | ||
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equity method elimination [Member]
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| Total assets | (7,508) | ||
| Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method | 0 | ||
| Capital expenditures | $ 0 | ||