Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details)

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of the year $ 5,404 $ 5,872
Impairments   (7)
Acquisitions 870  
Sale of subsidiary (105) (352)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (57) (106)
Other   (3)
Balance, end of the year 6,112 5,404
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Gross carrying amount 6,286 5,531
Accumulated amortization (4,639) (4,346)
Net carrying amount 1,647 1,185
QVC    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of the year 5,206 5,312
Foreign currency translation adjustments (57) (106)
Balance, end of the year 5,149 5,206
zulily    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Acquisitions 860  
Balance, end of the year 860  
Corporate and Other    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of the year 198 560
Impairments   (7)
Acquisitions 10  
Sale of subsidiary (105) (352)
Other   (3)
Balance, end of the year 103 198
Television distribution Rights [Member]    
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Gross carrying amount 2,259 2,308
Accumulated amortization (1,920) (1,847)
Net carrying amount 339 461
Customer Relationships    
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Gross carrying amount 2,950 2,488
Accumulated amortization (2,141) (2,015)
Net carrying amount 809 473
Other Intangible Assets [Member]    
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Gross carrying amount 1,077 735
Accumulated amortization (578) (484)
Net carrying amount $ 499 $ 251