Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Net revenue | $ 2,817 | $ 2,010 | $ 1,979 | $ 1,965 | $ 2,658 | $ 1,948 | $ 2,063 | $ 2,013 | $ 8,771 | $ 8,682 | $ 8,743 |
| Adjusted OIBDA | 1,897 | 1,840 | 1,894 | ||||||||
| QVC-U.S. | |||||||||||
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| Net revenue | 6,140 | 6,120 | 6,257 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | 1,446 | 1,435 | 1,467 | ||||||||
| QVC-International | |||||||||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Net revenue | 2,631 | 2,562 | 2,486 | ||||||||
| Adjusted OIBDA | $ 451 | $ 405 | $ 427 | ||||||||
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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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