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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
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets $ 14,604 $ 14,856
Capital expenditures 54  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,312 at March 31, 2019 and $1,281 at December 31, 2018 1,153 $ 1,165
QxH [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 12,443  
Capital expenditures 47  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,312 at March 31, 2019 and $1,281 at December 31, 2018 717  
QVC-International    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total assets 2,161  
Capital expenditures 7  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,312 at March 31, 2019 and $1,281 at December 31, 2018 $ 436