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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to Income before Income Taxes) (Details)

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Information about QVC's Operating Segments (Reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to Income before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]        
Adjusted OIBDA Excluding Transaction Related Costs $ 205 $ 440 $ 861 $ 1,467
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets 277 0 520 0
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment (2,600) 0 (2,600) 0
Stock-based compensation (9) (13) (27) (33)
Depreciation and amortization (94) (111) (305) (315)
Operating Income (Loss) (2,084) 316 (1,512) 1,119
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments 0 (2) 0 (2)
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax 0 (5) 1 (8)
Interest expense, net (50) (64) (175) (192)
Foreign currency gain (loss) 21 0 50 (4)
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt 0 0 (6) 0
Other Income 0 0 20 8
(Loss) income before income taxes (2,113) 245 (1,622) 921
Fire related costs, net and Rocky Mount inventory losses        
Segment Reporting [Abstract]        
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Net (Gain) Loss 137 0 39 0
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Net (Gain) Loss $ (137) $ 0 $ (39) $ 0