Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details)

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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Performance Measures By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Total revenues $ 467 $ 555 $ 537 $ 440 $ 973 $ 540 $ 538 $ 973 $ 1,999 $ 3,024 $ 2,050
Adjusted OIBDA                 450 1,060 324
Revenue, Net 467 555 537 440 973 540 538 973 1,999 3,024 2,050
Starz, LLC [Member]
                     
Total revenues                 1,631 1,615 1,626
Adjusted OIBDA                 445 449 343
Revenue, Net                 1,631 1,615 1,626
ANLBC [Member]
                     
Total revenues                 225 208 203
Adjusted OIBDA                 22 (6) 6
Revenue, Net                 225 208 203
SIRIUS XM [Member]
                     
Adjusted OIBDA                 1,202 997 863
Corporate And Other [Member]
                     
Total revenues                 143 1,201 221
Adjusted OIBDA                 (17) 617 (25)
Revenue, Net                 143 1,201 221
equity method elimination [Member]
                     
Total revenues                 (3,402) (3,015) (2,817)
Adjusted OIBDA                 (1,202) (997) (863)
Revenue, Net                 $ (3,402) $ (3,015) $ (2,817)