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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets $ 12,025 $ 12,476
Capital expenditures, net 79 182
QVC-U.S.    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 9,811 10,133
Capital expenditures, net 60 141
QVC-Germany    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 834 915
Capital expenditures, net 3 10
QVC-Japan    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 606 644
Capital expenditures, net 1 2
QVC-U.K.    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 543 537
Capital expenditures, net 4 16
QVC-Italy    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 216 245
Capital expenditures, net 1 12
QVC-France    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 15 2
Capital expenditures, net $ 10 $ 1