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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]              
Depreciation $ 33 $ 33 $ 66 $ 63 $ 127 $ 126 $ 135
Amortization of intangible assets 112 107 223 211 431 400 439
QVC-U.S.
              
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]              
Depreciation 14 14 27 27 55 51 52
Amortization of intangible assets 99 91 192 179 362 338 376
QVC-Japan
              
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]              
Depreciation 4 5 9 8 23 16 29
Amortization of intangible assets 2 2 4 4 9 10 12
QVC-Germany
              
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]              
Depreciation 8 8 16 16 30 31 33
Amortization of intangible assets 8 9 19 18 38 33 36
QVC-U.K.
              
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]              
Depreciation 4 5 8 9 12 21 13
Amortization of intangible assets 3 3 7 6 14 12 11
QVC-Italy
              
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]              
Depreciation 3 1 6 3 7 7 8
Amortization of intangible assets $ 0 $ 2 $ 1 $ 4 $ 8 $ 7 $ 4