Qurate Retail, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Long-lived Assets by Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 972us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet	$ 1,026us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
QVC-U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	455	463
QVC-Germany
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	181	209
QVC-Japan
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	171	176
QVC-U.K.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	111	120
QVC-Italy
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	50	57
QVC-France
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 4	$ 1