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, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue	$ 2,658	$ 1,948	$ 2,063	$ 2,013	$ 2,800	$ 2,007	$ 1,998	$ 1,938	$ 8,682	$ 8,743	$ 8,801
Japan
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									897	808	908
Germany
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									865	837	970
United Kingdom
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									654	718	730
Other countries
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									146	123	138
QVC-U.S.
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									$ 6,120	$ 6,257	$ 6,055