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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Total Assets and CAPEX by Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets $ 14,856 $ 14,319
Capital expenditures 228 152
QVC-U.S.    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 9,785 9,429
Capital expenditures 143 116
QVC-International    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 2,154 2,121
Capital expenditures 67 36
HSN, Inc.    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 2,917 $ 2,769
Capital expenditures $ 18