Press & Media

Over the years, Scott Thompson and The Sicily Project have been featured across television, radio, podcasts and international property media.

These appearances reflect growing interest in Sicily’s historic towns and the realities of restoration, relocation and regeneration.

TELEVISION

Scott has contributed to several international television productions exploring property restoration and life in southern Europe.

These programmes have followed renovation projects, the challenges of working with historic buildings and the experiences of people choosing to relocate to smaller towns.

Appearances include:

BBC – Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job (Sicily)

Project management and on-site coordination for the restoration of a historic property in Salemi.

BBC – Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job (Tuscany)

Continued involvement supporting renovation planning and delivery for the television production.

BBC – Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job

Participation in further international renovation programming connected to historic property restoration.

Channel 9 Australia – Sicily renovation series (forthcoming)

Project collaboration on a new television series exploring restoration opportunities and life in Sicilian towns.

RADIO & PODCASTS

Scott has also taken part in interviews discussing relocation, restoration and the experience of building a life in Sicily.

These Three Things – Podcast guest

A personal interview exploring Scott’s background, career and connection to Sicily.

Italian national television news (TG1)

Feature relating to property restoration and international interest in Sicilian towns.

Radio interview with Alex Grundon

Discussion focused on moving to Sicily, renovation realities and the appeal of historic communities.

ARTICLES & ONLINE FEATURES

Scott’s work and perspective have been referenced in property and lifestyle media connected to restoration projects and international relocation.

These features often explore:

• the realities of renovating historic buildings

• the experience of living in smaller Sicilian towns

• the increasing global interest in southern European property

• the cultural and social dimensions of relocation

Online interviews and video features have also documented practical advice for prospective buyers and new residents.

MEDIA & THE SICILY PROJECT

The Sicily Project sits at the intersection of property, place and storytelling.

Television and media exposure have helped highlight both the opportunities and the challenges facing historic towns across Sicily. By combining practical experience with an understanding of international audiences, the project aims to contribute to a broader conversation about regeneration, relocation and sustainable development.