Jeremy Paxman gave wrong answer on University Challenge. Jeremy Paxman gave the wrong answer to a question on University Challenge about who made Billy Connollys big banana boots, the BBC has admitted. A team of graduates from Kent University was asked to name the Scottish artist who had designed the famous footwear which the comedian wore during his early days as a stand up. Broadcaster Paul Ross, who was part of the team, wrongly guessed that the answer was Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, but host Paxman told them the correct answer was Paisley born Tutti Frutti writer John Byrne. However the boots, which are now in display in Glasgows Peoples Palace, were in fact designed and made by Glaswegian pop artist Edmund Smith. Scroll down for video University Challenge host Jeremy Paxman, left, gave the wrong answer to a question about Billy Connollys big banana boots. Broadcaster Paul Ross was part of Kent Universitys team for the special Christmas episode. The Challenge Olsen Twins' title='The Challenge Olsen Twins' />The maker of the boots was even mentioned in Connollys official biography written by his wife Pamela Stephenson. Mr Smiths daughter sent in a formal complaint to BBC bosses pointing out the error and an investigation was launched. The corporations executive complaints unit has now upheld her complaint after admitting the maker of the boots was even mentioned in Connollys official biography written by his wife Pamela Stephenson. In a written finding, the BBC complaints unit said The answer to a question about Billy Connollys banana boots attributed their design to the playwright John Byrne. The daughter of Edmund Smith complained that the answer was incorrect, her father having designed and made the boots in question. Evidence from several sources, including a detailed account of the matter in Pamela Stephensons biography of Billy Connolly, confirmed that the boots had been designed and made by Edmund Smith. The Executive Producer responsible for oversight of the series drew the finding to the attention of the independent production company which makes it. Ross wrongly guessed that the answer was Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, left, to which Paxman falsely replied the answer was John Byrne. The programme containing the error was broadcast on December 2. BBC quiz. In the show Paxman asked the Kent team Born in Paisley in 1. Billy Connollys banana boots and wrote the Slab Boys trilogy for the theatreByrne was born in Paisley in 1. Slab Boys but was not the maker of the boots. None of the contestants picked up on the blunder at the time. Playwright Byrne is a long standing friend of Connolly, 7. BBC project which saw three murals of the comic projected on to the side of Glasgow buildings. Rage Hd 2.0 Ipa Download. An entry for the banana boots on the Glasgow Museums website reads These boots were designed and made for Billy Connolly by the Glasgow pop artist, Edmund Smith, in 1. Billy ordered a pair of size 9 bananas. MSDOULI_EC004_H.jpg' alt='The Challenge Olsen Twins' title='The Challenge Olsen Twins' />On completion of the first banana the artist cautioned that the second one would not be identical and so the second banana was given designer status by the addition of the famous Fyffes label. The boots made their first appearance on stage at the Music Hall in Aberdeen in August 1. That same year the documentary, Big Banana Feet, was filmed, taking its title from the outrageous banana boots which almost became Billys trademark. Ashley Olsen IMDb. Ashley Fuller Olsen born June 1. Rexx Tool To Check Coding Standards Tools'>Rexx Tool To Check Coding Standards Tools. American fashion designer, producer, author, businesswoman and former actress. All of MaryKate and Ashley Olsens television and movie appearances together. Movies To Grandmothers House We Go 1992 Double, Double, Toil and. Elizabeth Olsen, who has two very different roles that showcase her impressive range, reflects on Instagram culture and celebrity branding. She co founded luxury fashion brands The Row, Elizabeth and James, and the more affordable lines Olsenboye and Style. Mint with her twin sister Mary Kate Olsen. She is also the older sister of actress Elizabeth Olsen. Ashley. See full bio. Elizabeth Olsen is an actress and the younger sister of the Olsen twins MaryKate and Ashley. Like all younger siblings Elizabeth Olsen is constantly trying to.