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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Revenue and Adjusted OIBDA by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted OIBDA Excluding Transaction Related Costs	$ 501	$ 501	$ 954	$ 977
Revenues	2,514	2,556	5,015	5,158
QxH [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted OIBDA Excluding Transaction Related Costs	395	401	747	770
Revenues	1,874	1,900	3,731	3,826
QVC-International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted OIBDA Excluding Transaction Related Costs	106	100	207	207
Revenues	$ 640	$ 656	$ 1,284	$ 1,332

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Adjusted OIBDA during the reporting period. Adjusted OIBDA is defined as revenue less cost of sales, operating expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding transaction related costs and stock-based compensation).

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Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss).

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