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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
	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

Adjusted OIBDA during the reporting period. Adjusted OIBDA is defined as revenue less cost of sales, operating expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation).

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No definition available.

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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.

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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

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