Qurate Retail, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Net Revenue by Geographical Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	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
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue	$ 3,467	$ 2,504	$ 2,514	$ 2,501	$ 3,555	$ 2,569	$ 2,556	$ 2,602	$ 10,986	$ 11,282	$ 8,771
QxH
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									8,277	8,544	6,140
Japan
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									1,028	947	934
Germany
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									890	943	899
United Kingdom
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									640	679	640
Other countries
Revenues from External Customers
Net revenue									$ 151	$ 169	$ 158