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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net revenue | $ 1,986 | $ 1,974
Adjusted OIBDA | 412 | 404
QVC-U.S. |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net revenue | 1,305 | 1,297
Adjusted OIBDA | 301 | 291
QVC-Japan |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net revenue | 234 | 256
Adjusted OIBDA | 47 | 54
QVC-Germany |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net revenue | 250 | 250
Adjusted OIBDA | 39 | 43
QVC-U.K. |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net revenue | 165 | 140
Adjusted OIBDA | 27 | 19
QVC-Italy |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Net revenue | 32 | 31
Adjusted OIBDA | $ (2) | $ (3)

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- Definition Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 1 -Article 5 + Details
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