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Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2014
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Mar. 18, 2014
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Mar. 18, 2013
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QVC Bank Credit Facilities
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Remaining borrowing capacity | $ 1,935 | Ìý | Ìý |
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QVC 3.125% Senior Secured Notes Due 2019
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Senior Notes | Ìý | Ìý | 400 |
| Debt instrument interest rate | 3.125% | Ìý | Ìý |
| Debt issuance price as percent of par | Ìý | 99.828% | Ìý |
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QVC 4.850% Senior Secured Notes due 2024
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Senior Notes | Ìý | Ìý | $ 600 |
| Debt instrument interest rate | 4.85% | Ìý | Ìý |
| Debt issuance price as percent of par | Ìý | 99.927% | Ìý |
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QVC Bank Credit Facilities
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Debt instrument interest rate | 1.90% | Ìý | Ìý |
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Debt issuance price as a percent of par No definition available.
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- Definition
Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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