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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Depreciation/Amortization by Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation $ 35 $ 33 $ 68 $ 66
Amortization 113 112 233 223
QVC-U.S.        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 16 14 32 27
Amortization 100 99 206 192
QVC-Germany        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 6 8 13 16
Amortization 8 8 16 19
QVC-Japan        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 5 4 10 9
Amortization 2 2 4 4
QVC-U.K.        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 5 4 8 8
Amortization 3 3 6 7
QVC-Italy        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Depreciation 3 3 5 6
Amortization $ 0 $ 0 $ 1 $ 1