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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
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2015
Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation $ 33 $ 34 $ 101 $ 100
Amortization 108 113 341 336
QVC-U.S.        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 15 14 47 41
Amortization 97 98 303 290
QVC-Germany        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 7 8 20 24
Amortization 7 9 23 28
QVC-Japan        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 5 5 15 14
Amortization 2 3 6 7
QVC-U.K.        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 3 5 11 13
Amortization 2 3 8 10
QVC-Italy        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 2 2 7 8
Amortization 0 0 1 1
QVC-France        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 1 0 1 0
Amortization $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0