Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | $ 2,010 | $ 1,948 | $ 5,954 | $ 6,024 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 412 | 393 | 1,314 | 1,271 |
| QVC-U.S. | ||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 1,374 | 1,338 | 4,111 | 4,173 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 313 | 308 | 1,010 | 997 |
| QVC- International | ||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Net revenue | 636 | 610 | 1,843 | 1,851 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ 99 | $ 85 | $ 304 | $ 274 |
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- Definition Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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