Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Goodwill [Line Items] | |||
| Goodwill | $ 5,971 | $ 5,972 | $ 5,979 |
| Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 18 | ||
| Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) | (1) | (25) | |
| QxH [Member] | |||
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |||
| Goodwill | 5,112 | 5,112 | 5,094 |
| Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 18 | ||
| Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) | 0 | 0 | |
| QVC-International | |||
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |||
| Goodwill | 859 | 860 | $ 885 |
| Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 0 | ||
| Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) | $ (1) | $ (25) | |
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