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Long-Term Debt (Debt Securities That Are Not Reported At Fair Value) (Details)

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Long-Term Debt (Debt Securities That Are Not Reported At Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term Debt, Fair Value $ 0 $ 868
Senior Debentures    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Fair Value of Debt Securities That Are Not Reported at Fair Value 866  
QVC Senior Secured Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Fair Value of Debt Securities That Are Not Reported at Fair Value $ 3,569