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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Net Revenue by Geographical Area) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Net Revenue by Geographical Area) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
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
Revenues from External Customers                      
Net revenue $ 2,817 $ 2,010 $ 1,979 $ 1,965 $ 2,658 $ 1,948 $ 2,063 $ 2,013 $ 8,771 $ 8,682 $ 8,743
Japan                      
Revenues from External Customers                      
Net revenue                 934 897 808
Germany                      
Revenues from External Customers                      
Net revenue                 899 865 837
United Kingdom                      
Revenues from External Customers                      
Net revenue                 640 654 718
Other countries                      
Revenues from External Customers                      
Net revenue                 158 146 123
QVC-U.S.                      
Revenues from External Customers                      
Net revenue                 $ 6,140 $ 6,120 $ 6,257