Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Property and Equipment By Geographical Area) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Property and Equipment By Geographical Area) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net $ 1,002 $ 1,026
Germany    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 172 209
Japan    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 156 176
United Kingdom    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 106 119
Other countries    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 67 59
QVC-U.S.    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net $ 501 $ 463