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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and Capital Expenditures by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and Capital Expenditures by Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets $ 14,107 $ 14,927
Capital expenditures 140  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,491 at September 30, 2020 and $1,338 at December 31, 2019 1,162 $ 1,215
QxH [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 11,813  
Capital expenditures 121  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,491 at September 30, 2020 and $1,338 at December 31, 2019 767  
QVC-International    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 2,294  
Capital expenditures 19  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,491 at September 30, 2020 and $1,338 at December 31, 2019 $ 395