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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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 2,020	$ 1,947	$ 6,020	$ 5,882
Adjusted OIBDA	439	408	1,290	1,246
QVC-U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,368	1,303	4,025	3,912
Adjusted OIBDA	329	304	955	915
QVC-Japan
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	216	236	673	752
Adjusted OIBDA	41	46	131	157
QVC-Germany
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	229	224	706	681
Adjusted OIBDA	42	37	121	115
QVC-U.K.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	173	156	516	449
Adjusted OIBDA	31	26	91	71
QVC-Italy
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	34	28	100	88
Adjusted OIBDA	(1)	(5)	(5)	(12)
QVC-France
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	0	0	0	0
Adjusted OIBDA	$ (3)	$ 0	$ (3)	$ 0

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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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- 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)

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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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