Spoon is a character from Paddington 2. He was an inmate in prison with Paddington. He is a friend of Paddington, Knuckles, Phibs and the other prisoners.
Spoon is portrayed by Aaron Neil.
History[]
Spoon tries to warn Paddington against complaining to Knuckles, as Knuckles was known to get aggressive whenever faced with criticism of his food. He is proven wrong when Knuckles places Paddington under his protection.
After Paddington works with Knuckles to make marmalade sandwiches for the prisoners, Phibs stands up and asks for dessert. Although Paddington and Knuckles do not know how to make desserts, other inmates offer recipes including Spoon, who offers his grandmother's recipe for chocolate roulade. He becomes one of the many inmates working in the kitchen, helping make a range of desserts.
Later, Spoon allies himself with Phibs and Knuckles in a plot to escape the prison. He, along with the other two, try to convince Paddington to break out with them by promising to clear his name. They eventually persuade him and they all fly out of the prison in a hot air balloon. They then plan to leave the country in a small plane and disappear, but Paddington runs away, betrayed that they lied about clearing his name. Spoon feels the most guilty for lying to Paddington.
Spoon and the other two ex-inmates listen to the radio in the plane, announcing their escape. However, the reporter also mentions that Paddington has been located and is soon to be apprehended. Phibs and Spoon have a change of heart and think that they should go and help Paddington. Knuckles resists for a few minutes before caving and turning the plane towards the steam train, where Paddington is trying to evade Phoenix Buchanan.
Phoenix locks Paddington in a carriage, then diverts the train tracks so the carriage plunges into a river. Mary Brown tries to break the chains that lock the carriage door, but is too weak. Knuckles, Phibs and Spoon all arrive in the plane and jump into the river to help Mary. Together, they manage to break the chain and free Paddington. The Browns take Paddington home and the ex-inmates head back to London.
After saving Paddington, Phibs, Knuckles and Spoon are pardoned for their crimes, as they have proved to be 'changed men'.
Personality[]
Spoon is kind and thoughtful. He is cautious and creates a set of rules to follow in order to survive in prison (e.g. keep your head down, never talk to Knuckles, etc.).
Spoon is only a nickname, as his real name is R. Spooner (full first name unknown).
Abilities[]
- Memory: Spoon has a good memory, which he uses when he remembers his grandmother's recipe.
- Chocolate Roulade: Spoon can make a lovely chocolate roulade.
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