Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details)

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of the year $ 6,112 $ 5,404
Acquisitions prior year   870
Acquisitions 57  
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments 57  
Sale of subsidiary (78) (105)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (39) (57)
Balance, end of the year 6,052 6,112
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Gross carrying amount 6,154 6,286
Accumulated amortization (5,149) (4,639)
Net carrying amount 1,005 1,647
QVC    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of the year 5,149 5,206
Foreign currency translation adjustments (39) (57)
Balance, end of the year 5,110 5,149
zulily    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of the year 860  
Acquisitions prior year   860
Acquisitions 57  
Balance, end of the year 917 860
Corporate and Other    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of the year 103 198
Acquisitions prior year   10
Sale of subsidiary (78) (105)
Balance, end of the year 25 103
Television distribution Rights [Member]    
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Gross carrying amount 2,279 2,259
Accumulated amortization (2,095) (1,920)
Net carrying amount 184 339
Customer Relationships    
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Gross carrying amount 2,910 2,950
Accumulated amortization (2,394) (2,141)
Net carrying amount 516 809
Other Intangible Assets [Member]    
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]    
Gross carrying amount 965 1,077
Accumulated amortization (660) (578)
Net carrying amount $ 305 $ 499