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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
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]      
Adjusted OIBDA $ 1,108 $ 2,001 $ 2,057
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets 520 0 0
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Net of Insurance Proceeds (105) (21) 0
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill) (2,600) 0 0
Stock-based compensation (36) (44) (37)
Depreciation and amortization (401) (429) (453)
Operating income (1,399) 1,507 1,567
Equity in losses of investee 0 (2) (30)
(Losses) gains on financial instruments (9) 8 3
Interest expense, net (228) (249) (257)
Foreign currency gain (loss) 32 9 (6)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (6) (7) (42)
Other Income 20 11 0
(Loss) income before income taxes (1,590) 1,259 1,247
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Net of Insurance Proceeds (105) $ (21) $ 0
Restructuring and fire related costs, net and Rocky Mount inventory losses      
Segment Reporting [Abstract]      
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Net of Insurance Proceeds (10)    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Net of Insurance Proceeds $ (10)