Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets $ 11,545 $ 12,058
Capital expenditures 179 215
QVC-U.S.    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 9,595 9,913
Capital expenditures 152 169
QVC-International    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 1,950 2,145
Capital expenditures $ 27 $ 46