Qurate Retail, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 2,800	$ 2,007	$ 1,998	$ 1,938	$ 2,781	$ 2,020	$ 2,014	$ 1,986	$ 8,743	$ 8,801	$ 8,623
Adjusted OIBDA									1,894	1,910	1,841
QVC-U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue									6,257	6,055	5,844
Adjusted OIBDA									1,467	1,429	1,352
QVC-International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue									2,486	2,746	2,779
Adjusted OIBDA									$ 427	$ 481	$ 489