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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | $ 12,920 | $ 13,056 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 29 | 33 | 211 |
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QVC-U.S.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 10,136 | 10,322 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 16 | 123 | |
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QVC-Japan
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 741 | 732 | |
| Net capital expenditures | (2) | 16 | |
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QVC-Germany
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 1,137 | 1,109 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 4 | 28 | |
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QVC-U.K.
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 624 | 613 | |
| Net capital expenditures | 2 | 16 | |
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QVC-Italy
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Assets | 282 | 280 | |
| Net capital expenditures | $ 9 | $ 28 | |