Sketch comedy Kevin and Perry from "Harry Enfield and Chums". The idea of running characters was taken a stage further with shows like "The Red Green Show" and "The League of Gentlemen", where sketches centered on the various inhabitants of the fictional towns of Possum Lake and Royston Vasey, respectively. In "Little Britain", sketches focused on a cast of recurring characters, including "Vicky Pollard", "Marjorie Dawes" and "Lou and Andy". In North America, contemporary sketch comedy is largely an outgrowth of the improvisational comedy scene that flourished during the 1970s, largely growing out of "The Second City" in Chicago and Toronto. Notable
Sketch (Skins character) pathologically obsessed stalker of Maxxie Oliver's and dreams of becoming his girlfriend, even though she is well aware that he is gay. She works on the lighting for a play directed by Mr. Gelcart, the school drama teacher. After she sees Michelle kissing Maxxie as part of her role, she drops a light from the rafters, surprising even herself. Later, Sketch attends a house party held by Mr Gelcart where she pleads with him to give her Michelle's part. After he refuses the part, she tells the headteacher of the school that he kissed and rubbed her, resulting in Mr.