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Subsequent Events (Details) (Liberty, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014
Liberty |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Subsequent event dividend to parent | $ 50

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- Definition Reflects the dividend to parent that occurred between the balance sheet date and the date the financial statements are issued or available to be issued. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | qvc_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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- Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration