After waiting several months , she contacted Granada , and after three years of discussions FTL Publications was finally granted the licence in 2007 .
Verba had attempted to obtain the licence as early as 2004 , while Carlton Television was in the process of merging with ITV Granada .
After waiting several months , Verba contacted ITV Granada , and after three years of discussions FTL Publications was finally granted the licence in 2007 .
Verba had attempted to obtain the licence as early as 2004 , while Carlton Television was in the process of merging with ITV Granada .