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Share-Based Compensation (Restricted Share Units and Stock Option Fair Value) (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Weighted average fair value of RSUs $ 58.81 $ 47.91 $ 38.28
Fair value of stock options $ 11.78 $ 11.11 $ 8.8
Dividend yield 1.70% 1.80% 1.90%
Expected volatility 23.00% 24.00% 25.00%
Risk-free interest rate 1.60% 2.20% 1.30%
Expected option life (in years) 6 years 6 years 6 months 7 years
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member]      
Weighted average fair value of RSUs $ 59.37 $ 48.04 $ 37.79
Fair value of stock options $ 11.79 $ 11.09 $ 8.86
Dividend yield 1.70% 1.80% 1.90%
Expected volatility 23.00% 24.00% 25.20%
Risk-free interest rate 1.60% 2.20% 1.30%
Expected option life (in years) 6 years 6 years 6 months 7 years