Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Goodwill (Details)

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Goodwill (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance as of December 31, 2013 $ 5,197
Exchange rate fluctuations 13
Balance as of June 30, 2014 5,210
QVC-U.S.
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance as of December 31, 2013 4,190
Exchange rate fluctuations 0
Balance as of June 30, 2014 4,190
QVC-Japan
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance as of December 31, 2013 288
Exchange rate fluctuations 11
Balance as of June 30, 2014 299
QVC-Germany
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance as of December 31, 2013 348
Exchange rate fluctuations (3)
Balance as of June 30, 2014 345
QVC-U.K.
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance as of December 31, 2013 216
Exchange rate fluctuations 6
Balance as of June 30, 2014 222
QVC-Italy
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Balance as of December 31, 2013 155
Exchange rate fluctuations (1)
Balance as of June 30, 2014 $ 154