Gandalf, Saruman, and the Wizards of Middle-earth

This account from The Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien tells of the Istari and how they first came to Middle-earth. As well, in the 'Essay on the Istari' we learn of the Saruman's jealousy of Gandalf and how the white wizard first began to spy upon the Shire.
Tolkien's 'Essay on the Istari' contains many different possibly versions. I have done my best to find compile these iterations into a complete narrative. However, there are still some inconsistencies and I have had to make slight edits to fit them together. I have also included section iii from 'The Hunt for the Ring' which details Gandalf, Saruman and the Shire.
Curumo - Curunír - Saruman
Olórin - Mithrandir - Gandalf
Aiwendil - Radagast
The Ithryn Luin - The Blue Wizards - Alatar (Morinehtar) and Pallando (Rómestámo)
1:14 - The Council of the Valar
2:13 - The Istari are sent to Middle-earth
2:56 - The 5 Emissaries
5:41 - Gandalf
7:29 - Saruman's jealousy of Gandalf
9:59 - Saruman takes interest in the Shire
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Image:
The Istari by John Howe
Music:
Out of Time by Daddy_s_Music from pixabay.com//
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[@VikingMakery]

Love your videos! If I had one request, it would be to stray away from vocal fry in your voice overs. Thanks for making these.

[@frasercossar407]

I’m always impressed by your historical lore videos! I love hearing these and love how they fit into my own knowledge. Where do you find these?👌😁

[@willattheworldsend]

Thanks! They're from Unfinished Tales.