Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2019 |
Jun. 30, 2019 |
Mar. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Jun. 30, 2018 |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Net revenue | $ 3,467 | $ 2,504 | $ 2,514 | $ 2,501 | $ 3,555 | $ 2,569 | $ 2,556 | $ 2,602 | $ 10,986 | $ 11,282 | $ 8,771 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 1,982 | 2,059 | 1,906 | ||||||||
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| Net revenue | 8,277 | 8,544 | 6,140 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | 1,536 | 1,630 | 1,455 | ||||||||
| QVC-International | |||||||||||
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| Net revenue | 2,709 | 2,738 | 2,631 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ 446 | $ 429 | $ 451 | ||||||||
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- Definition Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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