Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Long-Term Debt (Debt Securities That Are Not Reported At Fair Value) (Details)

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Long-Term Debt (Debt Securities That Are Not Reported At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Senior Notes [Member]
   
Senior notes, not reported at fair value $ 244 $ 324
Senior Debentures [Member]
   
Senior notes, not reported at fair value 849 780
QVC Senior Secured Notes [Member]
   
Senior notes, not reported at fair value $ 2,723 $ 2,202