Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Property and Equipment By Geographical Area) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Property and Equipment By Geographical Area) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net $ 1,005 $ 1,031
Germany    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 164 153
Japan    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 143 145
United Kingdom    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 84 83
Other countries    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 55 56
QVC-U.S.    
Property and equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net $ 559 $ 594