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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets $ 13,056 $ 13,438 $ 12,667
Capital expenditures 211 246  
QVC-U.S.
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 10,322 10,541 9,933
Capital expenditures 123 88  
QVC-Japan
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 732 969 732
Capital expenditures 16 105  
QVC-Germany
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 1,109 1,064 1,103
Capital expenditures 28 25  
QVC-U.K.
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 613 619 628
Capital expenditures 16 22  
QVC-Italy
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 280 245 271
Capital expenditures $ 28 $ 6