Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Property and Equipment By Geographical Area) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Property and Equipment By Geographical Area) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net $ 1,031 $ 1,002
Germany    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 153 172
Japan    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 145 156
United Kingdom    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 83 106
Other countries    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 56 67
QVC-U.S.    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net $ 594 $ 501