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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets $ 12,605   $ 13,056
Net capital expenditures 98 121 211
QVC-U.S.
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 10,001   10,322
Net capital expenditures 73   123
QVC-Japan
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 681   732
Net capital expenditures 0   16
QVC-Germany
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 1,042   1,109
Net capital expenditures 6   28
QVC-U.K.
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 629   613
Net capital expenditures 9   16
QVC-Italy
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 251   280
Net capital expenditures 10   28
QVC-France
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Assets 1   0
Net capital expenditures $ 0   $ 0