Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Significant Accounting Policies Goodwill (Details)

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Significant Accounting Policies Goodwill (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 5,234 $ 5,239
Goodwill, acquired   21
Exchange rate fluctuations (37) (26)
Ending balance 5,197 5,234
QVC-U.S.
   
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 4,190 4,169
Goodwill, acquired   21
Exchange rate fluctuations 0 0
Ending balance 4,190 4,190
QVC-Japan
   
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 349 393
Goodwill, acquired   0
Exchange rate fluctuations (61) (44)
Ending balance 288 349
QVC-Germany
   
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 334 328
Goodwill, acquired   0
Exchange rate fluctuations 14 6
Ending balance 348 334
QVC-U.K.
   
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 212 203
Goodwill, acquired   0
Exchange rate fluctuations 4 9
Ending balance 216 212
QVC-Italy
   
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 149 146
Goodwill, acquired   0
Exchange rate fluctuations 6 3
Ending balance $ 155 $ 149