Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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| Goodwill [Line Items] | |||
| Goodwill (note 6) | $ 6,034 | $ 5,971 | $ 5,972 |
| Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) | 63 | (1) | |
| QxH [Member] | |||
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |||
| Goodwill (note 6) | 5,112 | 5,112 | 5,112 |
| Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) | 0 | 0 | |
| QVC-International | |||
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |||
| Goodwill (note 6) | 922 | 859 | $ 860 |
| Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) | $ 63 | $ (1) | |
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