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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Other Information By Segment) (Details)

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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Other Information By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Dec. 31, 2010
Total assets $ 26,578   $ 26,600
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method (note 7) 1,478   1,040
Capital expenditures 109 129  
Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member] | QVC [Member]
     
Total assets 13,401    
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method (note 7) 2    
Capital expenditures 80    
Segment, Liberty Starz [Member] | Starz LLC [Member]
     
Total assets 1,941    
Capital expenditures 2    
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member] | Corporate And Other [Member]
     
Total assets 6,515    
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method (note 7) 460    
Capital expenditures 4    
Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member] | Corporate And Other [Member]
     
Total assets 4,168    
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method (note 7) 1,016    
Capital expenditures 23    
Segment, Liberty Starz [Member] | Corporate And Other [Member]
     
Total assets 820    
Inter-group Eliminations [Member]
     
Total assets (267)    
Segment, Liberty Interactive [Member]
     
Total assets 17,569    
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method (note 7) 1,018    
Capital expenditures 103 123  
Segment, Liberty Starz [Member]
     
Total assets 2,761    
Capital expenditures 2 1  
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
     
Total assets 6,515    
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method (note 7) 460    
Capital expenditures $ 4 $ 5