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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to Income before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Adjusted OIBDA | $ 404,000,000 | $ 390,000,000 | $ 1,828,000,000 | $ 1,733,000,000 | $ 1,673,000,000 |
| Stock-based compensation | (10,000,000) | (5,000,000) | (34,000,000) | (22,000,000) | (18,000,000) |
| Depreciation and amortization | (134,000,000) | (127,000,000) | (526,000,000) | (574,000,000) | (523,000,000) |
| Equity in earnings of investee | 1,000,000 | 0 | (4,000,000) | (2,000,000) | 105,000,000 |
| Gain on financial instruments | 12,000,000 | 11,000,000 | 48,000,000 | 50,000,000 | 40,000,000 |
| Interest expense | (63,000,000) | (55,000,000) | (235,000,000) | (231,000,000) | (415,000,000) |
| Interest income | 0 | 1,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Foreign currency (loss) gain | (1,000,000) | 6,000,000 | 2,000,000 | (2,000,000) | (8,000,000) |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (41,000,000) | 0 | 22,000,000 | ||
| Income before income taxes | $ 168,000,000 | $ 221,000,000 | $ 1,081,000,000 | $ 954,000,000 | $ 833,000,000 |
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Adjusted OIBDA during the reporting period. Adjusted OIBDA is defined as revenue less cost of sales, operating expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation). No definition available.
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. For certain enterprises, primarily banks, that are dealers in foreign exchange, foreign currency transaction gains (losses) may be disclosed as dealer gains (losses). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest income derived from funds deposited with both domestic and foreign financial institutions including funds in money market and other accounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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