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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 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets $ 11,263 $ 11,545
Capital expenditures 83 179
QVC-U.S.    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 9,107 9,595
Capital expenditures 63 152
QVC- International    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 2,156 1,950
Capital expenditures $ 20 $ 27