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Other Intangible Assets, Net (Other Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | |||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease) | $ 80us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | ||
| Amortization of other intangible assets | 267qvc_AmortizationOfOtherIntangibleAssets | 254qvc_AmortizationOfOtherIntangibleAssets | 237qvc_AmortizationOfOtherIntangibleAssets |
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| Purchased and internally developed software | 568us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareGross | 615us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareGross | |
| Affiliate and customer relationships | 2,428us-gaap_FiniteLivedCustomerRelationshipsGross | 2,450us-gaap_FiniteLivedCustomerRelationshipsGross | |
| Debt origination fees | 60us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsGross | 51us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsGross | |
| Trademarks (indefinite life) | 2,428us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedTrademarks | 2,428us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedTrademarks | |
| Other intangible assets (excluding goodwill), gross | 5,484qvc_OtherIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwillGross | 5,544qvc_OtherIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwillGross | |
| Accumulated amortization | |||
| Purchased and internally developed software | (369)us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAccumulatedAmortization | (393)us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAccumulatedAmortization | |
| Affiliate and customer relationships | (1,958)qvc_FiniteLivedCustomerRelationshipsAccumulatedAmortization | (1,802)qvc_FiniteLivedCustomerRelationshipsAccumulatedAmortization | |
| Debt origination fees | (14)us-gaap_AccumulatedAmortizationDeferredFinanceCosts | (13)us-gaap_AccumulatedAmortizationDeferredFinanceCosts | |
| Other intangible assets (excluding goodwill), accumulated amortization | (2,341)qvc_OtherIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwillAccumulatedAmortization | (2,208)qvc_OtherIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwillAccumulatedAmortization | |
| Other intangible assets, net | |||
| Purchased and internally developed software | 199us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet | 222us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet | |
| Affiliate and customer relationships | 470qvc_Finitelivedcustomerrelationshipsnet | 648qvc_Finitelivedcustomerrelationshipsnet | |
| Debt origination fees | 46us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet | 38us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNet | |
| Trademarks (indefinite life) | 2,428qvc_Trademarksnet | 2,428qvc_Trademarksnet | |
| Other intangible assets (excluding goodwill), net | $ 3,143us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill | $ 3,336us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill | |
| Software and Software Development Costs [Member] | |||
| Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | |||
| Remaining weighted average years | 2 years 3 months 18 days | ||
| Customer Lists [Member] | |||
| Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | |||
| Remaining weighted average years | 2 years 9 months 18 days | ||
| Debt [Member] | |||
| Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | |||
| Remaining weighted average years | 10 years | ||
| Other Intangible Assets [Member] | |||
| Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] | |||
| Remaining weighted average years | 3 years 1 month 6 days | ||
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of other intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. No definition available.
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For each balance sheet presented, the amount of accumulated amortization for finite-lived customer relationships. No definition available.
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Customer relationships net of accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date to an asset acquired in a business combination representing a favorable existing relationship with customers having a finite beneficial life. No definition available.
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Accumulated amount of amortization of other intangible assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying amounts of other intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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Remaining weighted average years. No definition available.
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Trademarks, net No definition available.
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For an unclassified balance sheet, the accumulated amortization, as of the reporting date, representing the periodic charge to earnings of deferred costs which are associated with debt obligations existing as of the end of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For each balance sheet presented, the amount of accumulated amortization for capitalized computer software costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated amortization of capitalized costs for computer software, including but not limited to, acquired and internally developed computer software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of capitalized computer software costs net of accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, the amount as of the balance sheet date of capitalized costs associated with the issuance of debt instruments (for example, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs) that will be charged against earnings over the life of the debt instruments to which such costs pertain. Such amount is before the consideration of accumulated amortization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, the carrying amount (net of accumulated amortization) as of the balance sheet date of capitalized costs associated with the issuance of debt instruments (for example, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs) that will be charged against earnings over the life of the debt instruments to which such costs pertain. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross carrying amount before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date to an asset acquired in a business combination representing a favorable existing relationship with customers having a finite beneficial life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in carrying value of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. No definition available.
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Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the rights acquired through registration of a trademark to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style for a projected indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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