LO2: Contingency plans

                       Contingency Plans

                Contingency Plans are used as a plan B in case something goes wrong. 



In radio, countless things can go wrong. The radio equipment could break, Someone might call in sick,
 It might be raining outside when they are supposed to be doing an interview, there are technical problems with the radio equipment or with the internet. 
                                                 











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