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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 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Assets | $ 12,920 |  | $ 13,056
Net capital expenditures | 29 | 33 | 211
QVC-U.S. |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Assets | 10,136 |  | 10,322
Net capital expenditures | 16 |  | 123
QVC-Japan |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Assets | 741 |  | 732
Net capital expenditures | (2) |  | 16
QVC-Germany |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Assets | 1,137 |  | 1,109
Net capital expenditures | 4 |  | 28
QVC-U.K. |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Assets | 624 |  | 613
Net capital expenditures | 2 |  | 16
QVC-Italy |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Assets | 282 |  | 280
Net capital expenditures | $ 9 |  | $ 28

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