Can I desaturate to Black and white but retain one colour??????????

Hi there,
I'm trying to get a desaturated effect on a sequence that gently fades from full colour to Black and white over the course of a minute. My question is: Can I retain one colour (ala rumble fish or Schindlers list) whilst everything else turns to black and white? I want the colour red to be retained. Anyone know an easy(ish) solution?
Thanks in Advance

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