QVC Group, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Commitments And Contingencies (Funding Commitments By Third Parties Or Contingent Events) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, Total Amounts Committed	$ 213,952
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, Less Than 1 Year	119,788
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, 1 - 3 Years	93,244
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, 3 - 5 Years	920
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, More Than 5 Years
Letters Of Credit And Surety Bonds [Member]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, Total Amounts Committed	34,687
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, Less Than 1 Year	34,637
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, 1 - 3 Years	50
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, 3 - 5 Years
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, More Than 5 Years
Purchase Obligations [Member]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, Total Amounts Committed	179,265
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, Less Than 1 Year	85,151
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, 1 - 3 Years	93,194
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, 3 - 5 Years	920
Amount of Commitments Expiration Per Period, More Than 5 Years

The carrying amount of the long-term purchase obligation as of the balance sheet date, which equals the sum of all payments due.