SEGMENT DATA Reconciliation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
OIBDA	$ (20,665)	$ 14,060
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	(10,234)	(11,880)
Amortization of broadcast licenses and other intangibles (Note 3)	(4,100)	(12,483)
Operating loss	(34,999)	(10,303)
Interest expense, net	(31,836)	(31,610)
Foreign currency exchange (loss) / gain, net	(49,874)	23,394
Change in fair value of derivatives	104	927
Other (expense) / income	(36)	209
Credit for income taxes	7,679	3,570
Net loss	$ (108,962)	$ (13,813)