Qurate Retail, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (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
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 2,658	$ 1,948	$ 2,063	$ 2,013	$ 2,800	$ 2,007	$ 1,998	$ 1,938	$ 8,682	$ 8,743	$ 8,801
Adjusted OIBDA									1,840	1,894	1,910
QVC-U.S.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue									6,120	6,257	6,055
Adjusted OIBDA									1,435	1,467	1,429
QVC-International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue									2,562	2,486	2,746
Adjusted OIBDA									$ 405	$ 427	$ 481