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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Net revenue $ 1,974 $ 1,932 $ 8,516 $ 8,268 $ 7,813
Adjusted OIBDA 404 390 1,828 1,733 1,673
QVC-U.S.
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Net revenue 1,297 1,240 5,585 5,412 5,241
Adjusted OIBDA 291 270 1,292 1,225 1,191
QVC-Japan
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Net revenue 256 289 1,247 1,127 1,015
Adjusted OIBDA 54 63 279 241 224
QVC-Germany
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Net revenue 250 247 956 1,068 956
Adjusted OIBDA 43 46 179 199 181
QVC-U.K.
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Net revenue 140 140 641 626 599
Adjusted OIBDA 19 20 104 111 109
QVC-Italy
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Net revenue 31 16 87 35 2
Adjusted OIBDA $ (3) $ (9) $ (26) $ (43) $ (32)