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

Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Net Revenue by Geographical Area) (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
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue	$ 2,800	$ 2,007	$ 1,998	$ 1,938	$ 2,781	$ 2,020	$ 2,014	$ 1,986	$ 8,743	$ 8,801	$ 8,623
Germany
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									837	970	971
Japan
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									808	908	1,024
United Kingdom
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									718	730	657
Other countries
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									123	138	127
QVC-U.S.
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									$ 6,257	$ 6,055	$ 5,844