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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Narrative) (Details) | Jun. 30, 2015
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Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 50.10%
New Video (BBC AMERICA) [Member] |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 49.90%

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