Qurate Retail, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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